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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design Cornell College Iowa Carroll University| Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Loras College | ||
| 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 1,319 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Loras College?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Loras College ($48,100.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($21,886 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 76.6% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($9,230 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 38.7% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($25,538 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Loras College? 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 Loras College and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Loras College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,800)
- Loras College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loras College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/