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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 | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SCAD | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCAD | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SCAD | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 1,032 students)
SCAD vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Mars Hill University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 7% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at SCAD than Mars Hill University ($39,105.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than SCAD ($17,721 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 55.9% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,004 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 119.8% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($28,916 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 152 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
SCAD vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Mars Hill University (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $7,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and SCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/