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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 18.9% | ||
| 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Misericordia University?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Misericordia University ($48,100.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($27,033 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 10.3% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($14,776 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 25% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($23,008 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University 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 Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Misericordia University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,800)
- Misericordia University and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/