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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | HBU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 8.4% | ||
| 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 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $249 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at HBU than Culinary Institute of America ($34,250.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Culinary Institute of America ($19,515 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 43.6% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($9,130 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($26,908 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or HBU? 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 HBU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $9,166 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,166)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($155 vs. $249)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/