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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design RISD Bard College CCS CCF| Ringling College of Art and Design | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 298 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Simon's Rock than Ringling College of Art and Design ($61,600.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Ringling College of Art and Design ($44,326 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 5.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,300 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 107% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($38,119 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $1,900 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/