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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology MIAD SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 738 students)
CalArts vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Kansas City Art Institute?
- California Institute of the Arts is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at CalArts than Kansas City Art Institute ($54,440.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas City Art Institute than CalArts ($29,373 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 0.3% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($12,446 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 26.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,897 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Kansas City Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas City Art Institute or CalArts .
- Kansas City Art Institute has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Kansas City Art Institute? 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 Kansas City Art Institute and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than California Institute of the Arts (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $17,500 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Kansas City Art Institute graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/