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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ringling College of Art and Design is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 1,399 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Saint Michael's College?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 1% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Saint Michael's College ($48,100.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($27,700 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 8.7% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($14,995 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 101.8% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($37,162 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $41,800)
- Ringling College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College 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/