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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $325 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,824 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Culinary Institute of America is 299.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($33,850.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Culinary Institute of America ($15,502 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 24.5% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,530 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 59.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($20,215 vs. $12,708)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $11,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($155 vs. $325)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/