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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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 487 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Pacific Northwest College of Art for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($48,100.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Ringling College of Art and Design ($44,616 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 9.5% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($16,300 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 10.3% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($20,309 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $11,900 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $29,900)
- Ringling College of Art and Design students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,981)
- Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/