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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn Flagler| Savannah College of Art and Design | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 939 students)
SCAD vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Johnson University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 124.9% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at SCAD than Johnson University ($39,105.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than SCAD ($21,012 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 80% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($8,664 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Johnson University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 39.6% larger than aid received Johnson University ($13,157 vs. $9,423)
SCAD vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 29 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
SCAD vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Johnson 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 Johnson University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Johnson University (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $8,700 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/