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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 579 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Willamette University than Kansas City Art Institute ($45,000.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas City Art Institute than Willamette University ($29,373 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas City Art Institute are 14.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,486 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 7% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($27,700 vs. $25,897)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Kansas City Art Institute .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 155 points higher than at Kansas City Art Institute (1073)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is the same as at Willamette University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,900)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/