SCAD vs. Mercer |
#16 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$40,595 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,890 |
expensive$41,585 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,865 |
Less$11,938 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,594 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
Easier81.73% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.68% |
Favorable29.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.93% |
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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger16,414 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,889 |
Larger13,582 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,859 |
Smaller2,832 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,030 |
Larger1,819 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,814 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,986) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,797) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
752 | Number of faculties | 725 |
Higher$90,562 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,424 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.