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CalArts Full Sail University The New England Conservatory of Music SCAD Savannah State University Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ithaca College| Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | bostonconservatory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $41,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $41,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $17,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $42,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $17,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 1,215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 45.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 32.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | - | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| 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
- Ringling College of Art and Design is larger than than The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 798 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. The Boston Conservatory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or The Boston Conservatory?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 15.7% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than The Boston Conservatory ($48,100.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Boston Conservatory than Ringling College of Art and Design ($42,649 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 5.8% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($16,300 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than The Boston Conservatory (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 5.4% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($18,411 vs. $17,474)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. The Boston Conservatory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or The Boston Conservatory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Boston Conservatory or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Ringling College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. The Boston Conservatory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or The Boston Conservatory? 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 The Boston Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than The Boston Conservatory (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $5,100 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $36,700)
- The Boston Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The Boston Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/