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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design RISD Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College UM-Dearborn| Ringling College of Art and Design | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,722 | 1,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,500 | $49,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,500 | $49,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,850 | $11,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $60,362 | $34,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,058 | $26,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,685 | 1,132 | ||
| Admitted | 1,809 | 1,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.19 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CCS | ||
| 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (1,722 students vs. 1,459 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or CCS?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 1.1% more expensive to attend than CCS for in-state tuition ($50,500.00 vs. $49,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than College for Creative Studies ($50,500.00 vs. $49,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College for Creative Studies than Ringling College of Art and Design ($34,436 vs. $60,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 61.7% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($11,040 vs. $17,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 68% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($26,983 vs. $16,058)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CCS (3.19)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (67.4%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or CCS? 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 CCS and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than College for Creative Studies (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $4,300 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,800)
- College for Creative Studies and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- College for Creative Studies 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 CCS students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/