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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Ohio State Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University ONU Capital University RISD Pratt Institute JCU ASU| Savannah College of Art and Design | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
SCAD | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,458 students)
SCAD vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Otterbein University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at SCAD than Otterbein University ($39,105.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than SCAD ($22,661 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 30.1% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,988 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 82.9% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($24,060 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 56 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Otterbein University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $5,000 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,800)
- Otterbein University and SCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and SCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/