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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 63% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at F&M than Ringling College of Art and Design ($65,652.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($31,135 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 8.4% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($15,040 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 167.1% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($49,177 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Ringling College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or F&M? 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 F&M and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $20,100 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,800)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/