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Overview |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 16,414 students)
SCAD vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or UofSC?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 218.2% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at SCAD than University of South Carolina Columbia ($39,105.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than SCAD ($22,427 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 32.4% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,780 vs. $15,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design as University of South Carolina Columbia (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 91.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($13,157 vs. $6,880)
SCAD vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 156 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UofSC (64.1%)
SCAD vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or UofSC? 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 UofSC and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $11,900 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $39,800)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/