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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Gwynedd Mercy College La Salle University Neumann WCU Temple UB John Jay Penn State Abington| Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Holy Family University | ||
| 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 Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,912 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Holy Family University?
- Culinary Institute of America is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Holy Family University ($33,850.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Culinary Institute of America ($12,379 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 10.6% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($13,110 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($25,316 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/