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Overview |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 738 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 738 students)
Pitt State vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 584.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.7% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Pittsburg State University ($41,174.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Kansas City Art Institute ($16,725 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,426 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 743.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($25,897 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Pitt State vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Pittsburg State University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $32,900)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/