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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Bowdoin College is 80.1% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Bowdoin College than Culinary Institute of America ($60,952.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Culinary Institute of America ($22,776 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 27.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,110 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 164.8% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($53,534 vs. $20,215)
Bowdoin College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin College .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin College.
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $28,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $3,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,833)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($155 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/