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CalArts Full Sail University UNCSA Savannah State University Georgia State Georgia RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn| Ringling College of Art and Design | Savannah College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SCAD | ||
| 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
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or SCAD?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 23% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Savannah College of Art and Design ($48,100.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah College of Art and Design than Ringling College of Art and Design ($45,976 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah College of Art and Design are 4.5% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($15,594 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 39.9% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($18,411 vs. $13,157)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or SCAD? 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 SCAD and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $2,000 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,800)
- Savannah College of Art and Design and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Savannah College of Art and Design and Ringling College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/