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Benedict College Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn| Savannah College of Art and Design | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $383 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 44% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 657 students)
SCAD vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Allen University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 211.8% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.8% higher at SCAD than Allen University ($39,105.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than SCAD ($13,774 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 81.7% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($8,584 vs. $15,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design as Allen University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 16.8% larger than aid received Allen University ($13,157 vs. $11,268)
SCAD vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or SCAD .
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Allen University (43.4%)
SCAD vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Allen 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 Allen University and SCAD.
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $15,500 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $24,300)
- Savannah College of Art and Design students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- SCAD graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/