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Overview |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 16,414 students)
Valencia College vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 1,871% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 392.9% higher at SCAD than Valencia College ($39,105.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than SCAD ($10,482 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 66.5% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($9,366 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Valencia College (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 101.5% larger than aid received Valencia College ($13,157 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College or SCAD? 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 SCAD and Valencia College.
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $4,900 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $18,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($8,250 vs. $27,000)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($85 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/