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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 579 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 430.5% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.3% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Southeast Missouri State University ($41,174.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Kansas City Art Institute ($14,519 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,954 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 201.4% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($25,897 vs. $8,592)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Kansas City Art Institute .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 23 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or Southeast Missouri State University? 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,900)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/