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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,705 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 247.4% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.4% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Bethune Cookman University ($48,100.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($15,769 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 56.8% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($10,396 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Ringling College of Art and Design (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 33.6% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($18,411 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Bethune Cookman University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $10,100 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $31,700)
- Ringling College of Art and Design students graduate with a $8,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,985)
- Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/