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K-State KU Pitt State WSU Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University Washburn University MIAD Northwest Park University SWOSU CCS| Emporia State University | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 738 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 12% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 57% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 738 students)
ESU vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 680.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Emporia State University ($41,174.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Kansas City Art Institute ($14,854 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 34.1% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,308 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 384.5% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($25,897 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 43 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
ESU vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Emporia State University (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,900)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $7,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/