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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,722 | 141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,500 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,850 | $18,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $60,362 | $45,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,058 | $18,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,685 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,809 | 168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,722 students vs. 141 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or PAFA?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 17.4% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($50,500.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($50,500.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Ringling College of Art and Design ($45,518 vs. $60,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 4.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($17,850 vs. $18,662)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design as Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 18.2% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($18,987 vs. $16,058)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (67.4%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $19,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/