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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University Carthage Marquette University RISD Pratt Institute SNC ASU KSU| Savannah College of Art and Design | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Carroll 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 3,283 students)
SCAD vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Carroll University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at SCAD than Carroll University ($39,105.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than SCAD ($25,485 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 34.8% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,564 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 81.9% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($23,933 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 23 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
SCAD vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Carroll 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 Carroll University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Carroll University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $4,400 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,800)
- Carroll University and SCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and SCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/