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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design RISD USC CCS CCF| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Ringling College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 93% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 54% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ringling College of Art and Design is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at SCI-Arc than Ringling College of Art and Design ($49,490.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Ringling College of Art and Design ($19,041 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 21.3% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($13,440 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than Southern California Institute of Architecture (93% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 135.5% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($43,364 vs. $18,411)
SCI-Arc vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Ringling College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ringling College of Art and Design or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) 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 SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Ringling College of Art and Design? 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 Ringling College of Art and Design and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $4,600 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,800)
- Ringling College of Art and Design students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/