SMC vs. Ringling College
SMC ranked #-1 and Ringling College ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Ringling College of Art and Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Ringling College's tuition ($55,480) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Ringling College's acceptance rate (67.37%) is lower than Ringling College (67.37%).
- Ringling College has higher yield (24.71%) than Ringling College (24.71%).
- Ringling College's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Ringling College (1,722 students) with more enrolled students.
- Ringling College ($16,660) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Ringling College's graduation rate (71%) is higher than SMC (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,316 out-of-state
$9,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,830
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
23,164 (All undergraduate)
8,870 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
899 Staffs (full-time)
$107,816 Faculty Salary
$79,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Ringling College of Art and Design
Private, 4 years • Sarasota, FL #15 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #FL in Florida more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$55,480
Financial Aid
$16,660
Test Scores
Admission
67.37% Acceptance Rate
24.71% Yield
Enrollment
1,722 (All undergraduate)
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
128 Faculties (full-time)
388 Staffs (full-time)
$80,063 Faculty Salary
$63,102 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,940 annual charge
-1,280 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,410 annual charge
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