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MIAD Northwestern College USD CCS Augustana University UIU Morningside College South Dakota State University| Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 579 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or University of Sioux Falls?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 106.5% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than University of Sioux Falls ($41,174.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Kansas City Art Institute ($20,957 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 54.3% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($8,090 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 113.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($25,897 vs. $12,117)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Kansas City Art Institute .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 27 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than University of Sioux Falls (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $10,500 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,900)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/