Excelsior vs Savannah College of Art and Design
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NYCatholic life on campusSavannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Excelsior: $78,493, against $45,954 at Savannah College of Art and Design.
- Median debt is lower at Excelsior: $13,769, against $25,148 at Savannah College of Art and Design.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Albany, NY
Savannah, GA
Setting
City
City
Students
14,477
17,575
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
83%
Average SAT
1173
ACT middle 50%
21–28
Graduation rate
69%
First-year retention
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$49,430
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$44,858
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$45,198
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$48,668
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$51,558
Net price, over $110,000 income
$52,147
Median debt
$13,769
$25,148
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$78,493
$45,954
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.