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Johnson & Wales University-Providence UB John Jay Gwynedd Mercy College Southeastern University Geneva College| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
Elms College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Elms College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Elms 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Culinary Institute of America?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Elms College than Culinary Institute of America ($38,735.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Culinary Institute of America ($23,498 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 13.1% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,110 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 34.1% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($27,109 vs. $20,215)
Elms College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms 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 Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms 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 Elms College.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $300 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,300)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/