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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $266 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | PLU | ||
| 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,633 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at PLU than Culinary Institute of America ($49,472.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Culinary Institute of America ($24,825 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 10.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,826 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 80.2% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($36,435 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than PLU (88.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or PLU? 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 PLU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,800)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($155 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/