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Overview |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 738 students)
Eckerd College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Eckerd College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Eckerd College than Kansas City Art Institute ($48,220.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas City Art Institute than Eckerd College ($29,373 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas City Art Institute are 11% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,486 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($26,456 vs. $25,897)
Eckerd College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College 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 Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 61 points higher than at Kansas City Art Institute (1073)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (23)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Eckerd College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College 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 Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Eckerd College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/