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Overview |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,124 students)
MC vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 72.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Mississippi College ($33,850.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Culinary Institute of America ($20,874 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 10.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,818 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 19.6% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,215 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Culinary Institute of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Culinary Institute of America or MC .
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Culinary Institute of America? 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 Culinary Institute of America and MC.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $2,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/