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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design Chipola RISD CCS CCF| Gulf Coast State College | Ringling College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 54% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 1,705 students)
GCSC vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 2,648.6% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 580.8% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Gulf Coast State College ($48,100.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($5,725 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 73.8% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($9,378 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State 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 205.6% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($18,411 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC 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 GCSC .
GCSC vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC 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 GCSC.
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $9,800 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($9,000 vs. $27,000)
- GCSC graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/