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WSC MIAD Nebraska UNOMAHA KU CCS Fort Hays State University Chadron State College Angelo State| Kansas City Art Institute | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 579 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or UNK?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 562% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($41,174.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Kansas City Art Institute ($16,564 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 9.6% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($11,390 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 255.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($25,897 vs. $7,282)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Kansas City Art Institute .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 24 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Kansas City Art Institute students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or UNK? 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 UNK and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than University of Nebraska at Kearney (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $10,500 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,900)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/