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Overview |
SCAD | UNG | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
SCAD | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
SCAD | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 16,414 students)
SCAD vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or UNG?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 859.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.2% higher at SCAD than University of North Georgia ($39,105.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than SCAD ($11,721 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 30.5% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,950 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than University of North Georgia (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 73.7% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($13,157 vs. $7,574)
SCAD vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 51 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UNG (3.5)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UNG (69.6%)
SCAD vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or UNG? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNG and SCAD.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $4,300 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,800)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/