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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 738 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 738 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 327.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.2% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($41,174.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Kansas City Art Institute ($16,990 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 17.5% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($10,622 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 129.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,897 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 41 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kansas City Art Institute students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $14,900 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,900)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/