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Overview |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1060/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 72% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 16,414 students)
USF Main Campus vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 757.8% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.7% higher at SCAD than University of South Florida Main Campus ($39,105.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than SCAD ($11,004 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 23.5% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($12,622 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than University of South Florida Main Campus (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($13,157 vs. $11,066)
USF Main Campus vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 113 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of South Florida Main Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $39,800)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $7,853 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($19,147 vs. $27,000)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/