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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Culinary Institute of America is 338.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.7% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($33,850.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Culinary Institute of America ($20,205 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 4.5% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,542 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 132.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,215 vs. $8,697)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $4,400 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,200)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/