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Overview |
Southwestern College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
Southwestern College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| 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
- Southwestern College is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,174 students vs. 738 students)
Southwestern College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Southwestern College ($41,174.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern College than Kansas City Art Institute ($27,003 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 33.1% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,380 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Kansas City Art Institute ($26,047 vs. $25,897)
Southwestern College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College 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 Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 74 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Kansas City Art Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Southwestern College vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Southwestern College (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $32,900)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kansas City Art Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/