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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University Bard College Hampshire College California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design Skidmore College Kenyon RISD Union College| Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 880 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Bennington than Ringling College of Art and Design ($60,648.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($32,497 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 8.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,300 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 167.1% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($49,183 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) 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 Bennington (45.3%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $10,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/