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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bard College Hampshire College Skidmore College Kenyon UB John Jay Union College Reed St John's Sarah Lawrence| Culinary Institute of America | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 880 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 79.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at Bennington than Culinary Institute of America ($60,648.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Culinary Institute of America ($32,497 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 35.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,110 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 143.3% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($49,183 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $14,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $31,700)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/