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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $277 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 424 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Culinary Institute of America is 144.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($33,850.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Culinary Institute of America ($15,897 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 1% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,984 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 118.8% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($20,215 vs. $9,241)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Culinary Institute of America .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $8,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,818)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($155 vs. $277)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/