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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $273 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,420 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at CHC than Culinary Institute of America ($38,950.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Culinary Institute of America ($25,357 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 9.3% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,000 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 44.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($29,288 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Culinary Institute of America (94.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or CHC? 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 CHC and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $1,300 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,300)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,481)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($155 vs. $273)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/