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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ringling College of Art and Design is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 228.1% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.1% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Edward Waters College ($48,100.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($13,649 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 103.5% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($8,010 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Ringling College of Art and Design (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 41.8% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($18,411 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Ringling College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ringling College of Art and Design or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Edward Waters College vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or Ringling College of Art and Design? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ringling College of Art and Design and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Edward Waters College (66% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $14,000 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $27,800)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/