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Overview |
SCAD | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SCAD | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 3,725 students)
SCAD vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Roosevelt University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at SCAD than Roosevelt University ($39,105.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than SCAD ($22,117 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roosevelt University are 3.8% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($15,025 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 87% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($24,602 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 26 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Roosevelt University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $6,800 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,800)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/