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Johnson & Wales University-Providence CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc UB John Jay SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $155 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Culinary Institute of America?
- Art Center College of Design is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Art Center College of Design than Culinary Institute of America ($48,942.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than Art Center College of Design ($33,499 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 9.4% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($13,110 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 21.3% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($20,215 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design.
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $11,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,250)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($155 vs. $323)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/