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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA HBU Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn| Savannah College of Art and Design | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
SCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
SCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 3,588 students)
SCAD vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or University of St Thomas?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 23.3% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at SCAD than University of St Thomas ($39,105.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than SCAD ($19,207 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 59.8% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($9,760 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 76.2% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($23,181 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 39 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than University of St Thomas (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $17,400 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $39,800)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/