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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1260/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $253 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 75% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Lewis and Clark than Culinary Institute of America ($59,250.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than Lewis and Clark ($33,499 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 9.7% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,110 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 88.8% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($38,167 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($155 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/