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Overview |
Florida A&M | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 1,705 students)
Florida A&M vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 1,426% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.2% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($48,100.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($11,583 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 40% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($11,644 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 51% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($18,411 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) 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 Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,800)
- Ringling College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/