The University of the Arts (UArts) vs Ringling College of Art and Design

The University of the Arts and Ringling College of Art and Design stand out as two prominent institutions dedicated to nurturing artistic talent. While both share a commitment to excellence in arts education, they offer distinct experiences for aspiring artists. The University of the Arts, located in the heart of Philadelphia, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of programs, including fine arts, design, and performing arts. In contrast, Ringling College of Art and Design, nestled in the vibrant city of Sarasota, Florida, specializes in visual arts, design, and film, attracting students from across the globe. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes, these institutions cater to different artistic aspirations and career goals. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your unique artistic journey.

	Ringling College of Art and Design	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	Sarasota, Florida	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.7%	85.2%
Application fees	$70	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	2,117	1,293
Total number of admissions given out	1,455	1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll	401	269
Yield rate	27.6%	24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$74,563	$68,690
Average net price	$51,318	$25,932
Tuition	$46,600	$48,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,260 Meal plan: $6,740	Room/dormitory: $11,380 Meal plan: $6,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $15,756	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,391	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $35,044	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,663 Men 28.2% Women 71.8%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	N/A	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	20.9%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,272	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology English Language and Literature	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	80.5%	68.1%
Dropout rate	19.5%	31.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,528 Year 2: $48,725 Year 3: $57,463 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,371 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $32,078 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,460 Year 2: $19,592 Year 3: $21,539 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,707 Year 2: $14,627 Year 3: N/A Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,721 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,511 Museology/Museum Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,796 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,041 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,047 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $30,926 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,322 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,815 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $28,945 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,696 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $28,612 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,267 Year 2: $21,613 Year 3: $26,673 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,297 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,067 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $25,752 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,579 Year 2: $19,358 Year 3: $25,140

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