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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| Macon State College | Savannah College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1060/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 30% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 72% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | SCAD | ||
| 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 1,617.4% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 364.9% higher at SCAD than Macon State College ($39,105.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 131% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($6,750 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Macon State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($13,157 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Macon State College (64% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/