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Overview |
SCAD | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SCAD | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCAD | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 77% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,903 students)
SCAD vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Southern Adventist University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at SCAD than Southern Adventist University ($39,105.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than SCAD ($24,332 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 87.2% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($8,330 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,000 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or SCAD .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
SCAD vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Southern Adventist University (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $4,800 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,800)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/