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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $144 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Staten Island?
- Culinary Institute of America is 388.5% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.5% higher at Culinary Institute of America than CUNY College of Staten Island ($33,850.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Culinary Institute of America ($7,217 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 53% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($13,110 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 150.8% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($20,215 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $1,500 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $1,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($13,987 vs. $15,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/