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Overview |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 54% | ||
Campus |
JU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,705 students)
JU vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 10.5% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Jacksonville University ($48,100.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($26,943 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 2% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($15,986 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 73.7% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($31,988 vs. $18,411)
JU vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- Ringling College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Jacksonville University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/