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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Wofford College | ||
| 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Wofford College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($49,760.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($31,192 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 9.2% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($14,920 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 95.6% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($36,005 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) 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 Wofford College (60.2%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $41,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College 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/