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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design RISD CCS CCF| Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ringling College of Art and Design is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 380 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or College of the Atlantic?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 8.6% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than College of the Atlantic ($48,100.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Ringling College of Art and Design ($22,316 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 65.1% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($9,870 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Ringling College of Art and Design (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 77.1% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($32,602 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) 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 College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $13,600 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/