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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,722 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,500 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,850 | $16,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $60,362 | $26,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,058 | $39,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,685 | 1,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,809 | 1,401 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,722 students vs. 950 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Colby-Sawyer?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 188.6% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($50,500.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.6% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Colby Sawyer College ($50,500.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($26,483 vs. $60,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby Sawyer College are 5.9% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($16,858 vs. $17,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design as Colby Sawyer College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 144.9% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($39,328 vs. $16,058)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (67.4%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Colby Sawyer College (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $41,800)
- Colby Sawyer College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Colby Sawyer College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/