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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 36% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Bates?
- Bates College is 27% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Bates than Ringling College of Art and Design ($61,066.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($27,491 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 5.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,300 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than Bates College (93% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 179.3% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($51,414 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Ringling College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Bates? 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 Bates and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $33,900 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $41,800)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/