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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | LHU | ||
| 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,920 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or LHU?
- Culinary Institute of America is 338.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Lock Haven University ($33,850.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 26.7% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,350 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($20,215 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman LHU 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 vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or LHU? 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 LHU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $4,500 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/