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MIAD FLC Mount Olive College JCSU CCS Brevard College Castleton State College| Kansas City Art Institute | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 579 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 18% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | Lees-McRae College | ||
| 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or Lees-McRae College?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Lees McRae College ($41,174.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Kansas City Art Institute ($24,108 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 2.3% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($12,200 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 42.3% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($25,897 vs. $18,205)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Kansas City Art Institute .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or Lees-McRae College? 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 Lees-McRae College and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Lees McRae College (77% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,900)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/