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Overview |
SCAD | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SCAD | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1110/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCAD | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SCAD | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Monmouth 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 Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 5,027 students)
SCAD vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Monmouth University?
- Monmouth University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Monmouth University than Savannah College of Art and Design ($42,504.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than SCAD ($31,416 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah College of Art and Design are 1.8% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($15,594 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 115.6% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($28,366 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 27 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Monmouth 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 Monmouth University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $16,700 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $39,800)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/