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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Temple?
- Culinary Institute of America is 67.5% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Temple than Culinary Institute of America ($34,684.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Culinary Institute of America ($23,935 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 19.4% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,110 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 74.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($20,215 vs. $11,575)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Temple (79.7%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Temple? 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 Temple and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple 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/