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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University California College of the Arts Otis College of Art and Design RISD CCS CCF| Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 436 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Maine College of Art?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 23% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Maine College of Art ($48,100.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than Ringling College of Art and Design ($35,395 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 12.9% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($14,440 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 9.9% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($20,227 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Maine College of Art (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $10,200 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $31,600)
- Maine College of Art and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maine College of Art and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/