Kansas City Art Institute vs Art Center College of Design

Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) and Art Center College of Design (ACCD) stand out as prestigious institutions dedicated to nurturing artistic talent. While both share a commitment to excellence in art education, they offer distinct experiences. KCAI boasts a lower acceptance rate, fostering a highly selective and intimate learning environment. ACCD, on the other hand, offers a more diverse student body, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which institution aligns best with your artistic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Art Center College of Design	Kansas City Art Institute
Overview
Location	Pasadena, California	Kansas City, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	85.0%	74.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.6%	60.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	982	897
Total number of admissions given out	742	538
Admitted students who chose to enroll	269	206
Yield rate	36.3%	38.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$72,066	$52,075
Average net price	$50,420	$27,274
Tuition	$47,334	$39,975
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,700 Meal plan: $3,425
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	64.0% Average amount $17,667	99.0% Average amount $26,787
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $5,367	76.0% Average amount $4,963
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $38,675	14.0% Average amount $16,562

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,028 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	726 Men 25.9% Women 74.1%
Graduate students	291 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	45.4%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	229
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Engineering Technologies Communications Technology Architecture Computer and Information Science	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	75.9%	62.1%
Dropout rate	9.8%	17.2%
Transferred out	8.6%	20.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,017 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $57,513 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,536 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $27,282 Architectural Sciences and Technology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,380 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,126 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,973 Year 2: $81,702 Year 3: N/A Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,061 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,685 Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $11,851 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $17,249 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,327 Year 2: $27,947 Year 3: $39,160 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $15,126 Year 2: $27,476 Year 3: $28,754 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,245 Year 2: $22,715 Year 3: $28,248 Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $15,235 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $23,530 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,580 Year 3: N/A

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