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Johnson & Wales University-Providence MCA Memphis UB John Jay| Culinary Institute of America | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,934 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at CBU than Culinary Institute of America ($35,520.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Culinary Institute of America ($18,612 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 28.3% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,220 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($26,964 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than CBU (87.5%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or CBU? 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 CBU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/