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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University California College of the Arts Greensboro College Otis College of Art and Design Ferrum College RISD North Carolina Wesleyan College Aurora University Old Dominion| Ringling College of Art and Design | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 1,363 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or AU?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 27.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Averett University ($48,100.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($23,781 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 43.5% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($11,360 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($26,246 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or AU? 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 AU and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Averett University (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,800)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/