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Queens Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Campbell University Georgia State UNC Charlotte Georgia Full Sail University GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University RISD BAC| Savannah College of Art and Design | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
SCAD | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCAD | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Wingate 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 3,396 students)
SCAD vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Wingate University than Savannah College of Art and Design ($40,706.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than SCAD ($18,823 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 49.3% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,444 vs. $15,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design as Wingate University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 175.6% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($36,262 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 24 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Wingate 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 Wingate University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Wingate University (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $13,100 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,800)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/