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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Drew University UB Bloomfield College John Jay FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
CSE | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSE | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
CSE | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 70% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 2.9% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Culinary Institute of America than College of Saint Elizabeth ($33,850.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Culinary Institute of America ($21,689 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 2.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,744 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 47.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($29,905 vs. $20,215)
CSE vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE 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 CSE .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,500)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/