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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design MIAD Gallaudet University Pratt Institute CCS Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 12% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 738 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Kansas City Art Institute?
- California College of the Arts is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at California College of the Arts than Kansas City Art Institute ($53,856.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas City Art Institute than California College of the Arts ($29,373 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas City Art Institute are 59.8% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($12,486 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 6.4% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($27,563 vs. $25,897)
California College of the Arts vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
California College of the Arts vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than California College of the Arts (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $10,600 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Kansas City Art Institute graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/