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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $155 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,124 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Culinary Institute of America?
- Concordia University Irvine is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Culinary Institute of America ($39,330.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Culinary Institute of America ($29,508 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 2.7% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,770 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 21.8% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($24,623 vs. $20,215)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $1,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,678 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,678)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($155 vs. $234)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/