| CAU vs. SCAD |
#315 in National Universities #23 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$28,310 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$41,630 |
| cheaper$22,474 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,620 |
| Less$12,281 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,304 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter64.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.98% |
| Lower5.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.40% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,252 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,550 |
| Smaller3,618 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,552 |
| Smaller634 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,998 |
| Smaller179 | Online Student Population | Larger1,798 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,986) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,516) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,797) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 327 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Lower$76,950 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.