| Emory vs. SCAD |
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|---|---|---|
#26 in National Universities #98 in World University Rankings #1 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,280 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$41,630 |
| expensive$48,750 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$42,620 |
| More$47,663 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,304 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,520 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter10.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.98% |
| Favorable40.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.40% |
| High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,175 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,550 |
| Smaller7,407 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,552 |
| Larger7,768 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,998 |
| Smaller925 | Online Student Population | Larger1,798 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,986) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,346) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,797) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,999 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Higher$150,101 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.