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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Coastal Carolina Georgia State Winthrop University Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU Newberry College| Savannah College of Art and Design | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Lander University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
SCAD | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SCAD | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 4,167 students)
SCAD vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Lander University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 265.5% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at SCAD than Lander University ($39,105.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than SCAD ($15,524 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 45.7% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,700 vs. $15,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design as Lander University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 22.2% larger than aid received Lander University ($13,157 vs. $10,763)
SCAD vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 142 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Lander University (67.4%)
SCAD vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Lander 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 Lander University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Lander University (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University and SCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lander University and SCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/