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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/16 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Bloomfield College ($33,850.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Culinary Institute of America ($20,320 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 1.6% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,900 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Bloomfield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 18% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($23,850 vs. $20,215)
Bloomfield College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College 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 Bloomfield College .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College 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 Bloomfield College.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $6,400 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,200)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $29,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($155 vs. $305)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/