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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 579 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or Virginia Union University?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 291% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Virginia Union University ($41,174.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Kansas City Art Institute ($21,057 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 34.5% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,286 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 201.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($25,897 vs. $8,597)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Kansas City Art Institute .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 301 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Kansas City Art Institute students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Virginia Union University (77% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $400 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Kansas City Art Institute graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/