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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts MIAD RISD SCI-Arc CCS SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 738 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Art Center College of Design is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than Kansas City Art Institute ($48,942.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas City Art Institute than Art Center College of Design ($29,373 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas City Art Institute are 14.8% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($12,486 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 55.4% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($25,897 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Art Center College of Design (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $25,400 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Kansas City Art Institute graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/