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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 789 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $42,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $42,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $30,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $27,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 1,097 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| 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 |
University of Central Arkansas | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | 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
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 789 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 488.2% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($42,000.00 vs. $7,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.1% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than University of Central Arkansas ($42,000.00 vs. $14,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Kansas City Art Institute ($16,362 vs. $30,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 48.9% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($8,662 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 234.8% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($27,721 vs. $8,280)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 5 points higher than at University of Central Arkansas (1068)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kansas City Art Institute (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Kansas City Art Institute (60.3%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than University of Central Arkansas (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $7,900 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $32,900)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $5,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($21,415 vs. $27,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/