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Overview |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,575 | 184,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #771 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $15,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,493 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,524 | $33,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,243 | $4,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Applied | 14,931 | 45,127 | ||
| Admitted | 12,495 | 43,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 34% |
Students |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 93% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Southern New Hampshire 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (184,099 students vs. 17,575 students)
SCAD vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 159.5% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.5% higher at SCAD than Southern New Hampshire University ($40,095.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than SCAD ($33,163 vs. $46,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 36.7% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($12,800 vs. $17,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Southern New Hampshire University (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 190.6% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($13,243 vs. $4,557)
SCAD vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or SCAD .
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than SCAD (83.7%)
SCAD vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Southern New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $6,600 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,800)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/