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Overview |
Manchester University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Manchester University | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | 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
- Manchester University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 738 students)
Manchester University vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Manchester University ($41,174.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Kansas City Art Institute ($18,024 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 16.8% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($10,694 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($28,535 vs. $25,897)
Manchester University vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester 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 Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 60 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kansas City Art Institute (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Manchester University vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester 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 Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Manchester University (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University 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/