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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University DePaul Augustana Loyola North Central College California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design Beloit College Carthage| Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Lake Forest College | ||
| 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Lake Forest College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($52,000.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($27,839 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 37% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($11,898 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 105.9% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($37,907 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Lake Forest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Forest College or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) 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 Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Lake Forest College? 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 Lake Forest College and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $41,800)
- Lake Forest College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Forest College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/