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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,178 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Delaware Valley University than Culinary Institute of America ($39,500.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than Culinary Institute of America ($29,256 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 13.3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,110 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($28,430 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Culinary Institute of America (94.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $3,500 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University 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/