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Drew University Monmouth University Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State FDU Georgia Full Sail University Montclair State University Kean RISD Pratt Institute| Savannah College of Art and Design | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | FDU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCAD | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SCAD | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,823 students)
SCAD vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or FDU?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 17.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at SCAD than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($39,105.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than SCAD ($21,408 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 0% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($15,588 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 116.1% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($28,436 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 30 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or FDU? 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 FDU and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $13,100 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,800)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/