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Overview |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 738 students)
Bates vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Bates College is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Bates than Kansas City Art Institute ($61,066.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Kansas City Art Institute ($27,491 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas City Art Institute are 37.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,486 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 98.5% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($51,414 vs. $25,897)
Bates vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates 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 Bates .
- Kansas City Art Institute has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Kansas City Art Institute (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $42,800 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $32,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/