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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn Flagler| Savannah College of Art and Design | Laurel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 158 students)
SCAD vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Laurel University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 272.4% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.4% higher at SCAD than Laurel University ($39,105.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than SCAD ($19,269 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 68% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($9,280 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 111.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($13,157 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 170 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
SCAD vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Laurel 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 Laurel University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Laurel University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $900 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,900)
- Savannah College of Art and Design students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- SCAD graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/