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Overview |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ringling.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,752 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,411 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,462 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,593 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Ringling College of Art and Design | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,705 students)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ringling College of Art and Design or Willamette University?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Willamette University ($48,100.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($32,957 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 13.7% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($14,340 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Ringling College of Art and Design (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 50.5% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($27,700 vs. $18,411)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ringling College of Art and Design or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Ringling College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Ringling College of Art and Design vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ringling College of Art and Design or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Ringling College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,800)
- Willamette University 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)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/