SCAD vs. SEBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (18,550 students vs. 3,220 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Savannah College of Art and Design is located in Savannah, GA (Midsize City setting); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting).
• Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Savannah College of Art and Design 21:1; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1.

SCAD vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SCAD or SEBTS? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than SCAD ($16,031 vs. $50,821).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 60.7% lower than at Savannah College of Art and Design ($7,123 vs. $18,123).
• Savannah College of Art and Design is 267.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $30,312 more per year; $41,630.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 267.8% higher at SCAD than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $30,312 more per year; $41,630.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 91.3% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($12,884 vs. $6,736).

SCAD vs. SEBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or SEBTS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SEBTS and SCAD.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Savannah College of Art and Design (1150) is 20 points higher than at SEBTS (1130).
• Incoming SCAD students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Savannah College of Art and Design 1030/1270; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Savannah College of Art and Design 21/28; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SCAD - Test optional; SEBTS - Test optional.
• SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than SEBTS (74.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 26.4% at SCAD vs. 78.7% at SEBTS.

SCAD vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SCAD and SEBTS? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Savannah College of Art and Design's six-year graduation rate is 64%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design have median earnings of about $39,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for SEBTS.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.