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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA CofC Coastal Carolina Georgia State Lander University UofSC Georgia Full Sail University RISD WCU Pratt Institute| Savannah College of Art and Design | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,575 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #771 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,493 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,524 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,243 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,931 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 12,495 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (17,575 students vs. 4,694 students)
SCAD vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Winthrop University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 162% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at SCAD than Winthrop University ($40,095.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than SCAD ($16,838 vs. $46,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 66.8% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,488 vs. $17,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,600 vs. $13,243)
SCAD vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 20 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
SCAD vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Winthrop University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University and SCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and SCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/