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Overview |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1060/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at SCAD than Tuskegee University ($39,105.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tuskegee University than SCAD ($35,596 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 58.4% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($9,844 vs. $15,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University as Savannah College of Art and Design (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 107.9% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($13,157 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 109 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or SCAD? 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 SCAD and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Tuskegee University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $1,100 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,800)
- Savannah College of Art and Design students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- SCAD graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/