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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University CCAD California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design RISD CCS CCF| Ringling College of Art and Design | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 263 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or AAC?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 35.9% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($48,100.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Ringling College of Art and Design ($27,510 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 55.2% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($10,500 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 3.6% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($18,411 vs. $17,764)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or AAC? 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 AAC and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $11,400 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/