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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 | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | - | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
| 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 SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 492 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or SMFA?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 20.5% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($48,100.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Ringling College of Art and Design ($39,340 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 9.8% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($14,850 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 17.8% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($18,411 vs. $15,629)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $7,500 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/