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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 1,151 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at W&J than Ringling College of Art and Design ($49,612.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($25,636 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 20.5% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($13,524 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 111.6% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($38,963 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or W&J? 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 W&J and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,800)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/