Ringling College of Art and Design vs Design Institute of San Diego

Ringling College of Art and Design and Design Institute of San Diego are two renowned institutions offering specialized education in art and design. While both share a commitment to fostering creativity and innovation, they differ in several key aspects. Ringling College boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process, while Design Institute of San Diego offers a more accessible route for aspiring artists and designers. In terms of popular majors, Ringling College excels in Fine Arts, Illustration, and Computer Animation, while Design Institute of San Diego focuses on Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Fashion Design. Additionally, the student body demographics and graduation rates vary between the two institutions, shaping unique learning environments and career outcomes. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into these differences and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and career goals.

	Design Institute of San Diego	Ringling College of Art and Design
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	Sarasota, Florida
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	50.0%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	68.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	$70
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	4	2,117
Total number of admissions given out	4	1,455
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4	401
Yield rate	100.0%	27.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,752	$74,563
Average net price	$34,113	$51,318
Tuition	$25,500	$46,600
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $9,260 Meal plan: $6,740
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,309	97.0% Average amount $15,756
Students receiving federal student loan	100.0% Average amount $6,804	57.0% Average amount $5,391
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	12.0% Average amount $35,044

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	119 Men 10.9% Women 89.1%	1,663 Men 28.2% Women 71.8%
Graduate students	8 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	25.0%	N/A
International students	3.9%	20.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,272
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Kansas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.0%	80.5%
Dropout rate	50.0%	19.5%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,661 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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

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