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Temple Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State CHC Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute WCU ASU KSU| Savannah College of Art and Design | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCAD | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SCAD | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | La Salle 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 La Salle University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 4,049 students)
SCAD vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or La Salle University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 19.8% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at SCAD than La Salle University ($39,105.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than SCAD ($17,552 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 7.2% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,550 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 120.6% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($29,025 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 74 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or La Salle 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 La Salle University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $18,500 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $39,800)
- La Salle University and SCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and SCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/