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MIAD Central CCS OKWU| Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 990 | ||
| Admitted | - | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 738 students)
Columbia College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Columbia College ($41,174.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Kansas City Art Institute ($22,824 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 44% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($8,670 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 88.7% larger than aid received Columbia College ($25,897 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
Columbia College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Columbia College (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $32,900)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/