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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or VSU?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 1,000.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.8% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Valdosta State University ($48,100.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($12,836 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 82.7% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($8,922 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Ringling College of Art and Design (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 86.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($18,411 vs. $9,875)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Ringling College of Art and Design students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or VSU? 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 VSU and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Valdosta State University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $1,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/