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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,354 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 27% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Culinary Institute of America ($43,000.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Culinary Institute of America ($21,843 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 1.6% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,900 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 76.3% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($35,641 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,000)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/