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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | McDaniel 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or McDaniel College?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 2.8% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than McDaniel College ($48,100.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($23,733 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 32.5% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($12,302 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 111% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($38,848 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $41,800)
- McDaniel College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- McDaniel College and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/