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Overview |
Augustana | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Augustana | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 738 students)
Augustana vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Augustana College is 16% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Augustana than Kansas City Art Institute ($47,766.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Kansas City Art Institute ($24,660 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 6% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($11,782 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($34,946 vs. $25,897)
Augustana vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Kansas City Art Institute students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Augustana vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Augustana College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $22,200 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/