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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC| Ringling College of Art and Design | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or NEC?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 19.7% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than New England College ($48,100.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($29,512 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 3.1% lower than costs at New England College ($16,300 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 59% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($29,272 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or NEC? 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 NEC and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than New England College (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $2,400 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/