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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 738 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 57% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 738 students)
K-State vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 333.9% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Kansas State University ($41,174.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Kansas City Art Institute ($18,855 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($10,100 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 203.4% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($25,897 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State 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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
K-State vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Kansas State University (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/