| SCAD vs. CAU |
#16 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #315 in National Universities #23 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,595 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$26,446 |
| expensive$41,585 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,156 |
| More$11,938 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,498 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 18 ACT |
| Easier81.73% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.26% |
| Favorable29.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.73% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,414 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,000 |
| Larger13,582 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,427 |
| Larger2,832 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller573 |
| Larger1,819 | Online Student Population | Smaller171 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,986) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,797) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,516) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculties | 282 |
| Higher$90,562 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,943 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.