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GS KSU Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Georgia State Georgia Clayton State University Full Sail University ASU RISD| Savannah College of Art and Design | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | VSU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SCAD | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCAD | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCAD | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 10,209 students)
SCAD vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or VSU?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 794.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.5% higher at SCAD than Valdosta State University ($39,105.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than SCAD ($12,836 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 74.8% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($8,922 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 33.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,157 vs. $9,875)
SCAD vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 71 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or VSU? 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 VSU and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Valdosta State University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $500 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,800)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/