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Overview |
SCAD | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
SCAD | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1110/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCAD | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
SCAD | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Adelphi 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 Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 7,252 students)
SCAD vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Adelphi University than Savannah College of Art and Design ($42,085.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than SCAD ($26,953 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah College of Art and Design are 15.5% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($15,594 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Adelphi University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 119.1% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($28,826 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 30 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
SCAD vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Adelphi 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 Adelphi University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $18,600 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $39,800)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/