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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA UB Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute Fisher ASU KSU UT| Savannah College of Art and Design | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
SCAD | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCAD | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Niagara 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 3,858 students)
SCAD vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Niagara University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at SCAD than Niagara University ($39,105.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than SCAD ($18,165 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 22.8% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($12,700 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 127.2% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($29,898 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 27 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Niagara 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 Niagara University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $3,300 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,800)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/