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MIAD Missouri Valley College CCS Monmouth College Quincy University| Culver Stockton College | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CULVER | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 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 | culver.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CULVER | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CULVER | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
CULVER | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culver Stockton College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 738 students)
CULVER vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 43.5% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Culver Stockton College ($41,174.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than Kansas City Art Institute ($20,522 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 34.7% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,270 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 19.4% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($25,897 vs. $21,686)
CULVER vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER 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 CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 105 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
CULVER vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Culver Stockton College (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Culver Stockton College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $32,900)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CULVER graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/