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MIAD Bethel College-North Newton Southwestern College CCS| McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 57% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| 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
- McPherson College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (822 students vs. 738 students)
McPherson College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 26.7% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than McPherson College ($41,174.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McPherson College than Kansas City Art Institute ($25,065 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 25.9% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,918 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 18.2% larger than aid received McPherson College ($25,897 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College 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 McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 133 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
McPherson College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than McPherson College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $32,900)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/