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SPU Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA UW-Seattle Georgia State Seattle U Whitworth University Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU| Savannah College of Art and Design | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | PLU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SCAD | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCAD | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
SCAD | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 22% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,633 students)
SCAD vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at PLU than Savannah College of Art and Design ($49,472.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than SCAD ($24,825 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 31.9% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,826 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 176.9% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($36,435 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 53 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming PLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or PLU? 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 PLU and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $12,500 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $39,800)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/