| SCAD vs. Emory |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #26 in National Universities #98 in World University Rankings #1 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 (very 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,595 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,774 |
| cheaper$41,585 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$47,722 |
| Less$11,938 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$45,148 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,500 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier81.73% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.35% |
| Lower29.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.80% |
| 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 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,414 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,841 |
| Larger13,582 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,101 |
| Smaller2,832 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,740 |
| Larger1,819 | Online Student Population | Smaller483 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,986) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,797) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,346) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculties | 2,568 |
| Lower$90,562 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$137,843 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.