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Johnson & Wales University-Providence LHU Temple UB John Jay Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Culinary Institute of America | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Penn College?
- Culinary Institute of America is 119.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($33,850.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Culinary Institute of America ($23,030 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 8.1% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,130 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 178.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($20,215 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $2,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,400)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/