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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design Tennessee State University Belmont RISD Vanderbilt| Ringling College of Art and Design | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or CU?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 90.9% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Cumberland University ($48,100.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($18,528 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 81.3% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($8,990 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($22,145 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CU (3.3)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or CU? 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 CU and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Cumberland University (66% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $1,900 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/