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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | |||
| 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 |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 738 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Luther College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Kansas City Art Institute for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Luther- Norse than Kansas City Art Institute ($47,510.00 vs. $41,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Kansas City Art Institute ($25,734 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 17% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($10,670 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($35,441 vs. $25,897)
Luther- Norse vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse 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 Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 106 points higher than at Kansas City Art Institute (1073)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Luther- Norse vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse 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 Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Luther College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $32,900)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas City Art Institute and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/