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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 579 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 252.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than University of Missouri St Louis ($41,174.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Kansas City Art Institute ($13,211 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 14.3% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($10,920 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 112.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($25,897 vs. $12,205)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Kansas City Art Institute .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 32 points higher than at Kansas City Art Institute (1073)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Kansas City Art Institute has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $13,400 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $32,900)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $6,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($20,987 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/