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Overview |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1060/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 16,414 students)
Georgia vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 299.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at SCAD than University of Georgia ($39,105.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than SCAD ($17,180 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 43% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,904 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than University of Georgia (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 13.8% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($13,157 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 188 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia 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 (81.7%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $16,600 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $39,800)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $7,854 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($19,146 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/