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Overview |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Culinary Institute of America?
- Bates College is 80.4% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Bates than Culinary Institute of America ($61,066.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Culinary Institute of America ($27,491 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 31.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($13,110 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 154.3% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($51,414 vs. $20,215)
Bates vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates 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 Bates .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,100 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($14,450 vs. $15,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($149 vs. $155)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/