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UNK K-State MIAD Peru State College CCS Missouri Valley College Hastings College Bellevue University| Kansas City Art Institute | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 738 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcai.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,174 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,174 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,486 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,373 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,897 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 990 | - | ||
| Admitted | 579 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kansas City Art Institute | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 738 students)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas City Art Institute or WSC?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 622.4% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 622.4% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Wayne State College ($41,174.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Kansas City Art Institute ($14,271 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 40.8% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($8,870 vs. $12,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas City Art Institute than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 230.4% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($25,897 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas City Art Institute or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Kansas City Art Institute .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
Kansas City Art Institute vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas City Art Institute or WSC? 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 WSC and Kansas City Art Institute.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Wayne State College (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,900)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($20,050 vs. $27,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/