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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Smith College | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Smith College?
- Smith College is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Smith College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($58,480.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($30,790 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 24.8% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,300 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than Smith College (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 166.7% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($49,109 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) 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 Smith College (22.9%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Smith 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 Smith College and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,800)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/