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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Temple Point Park University UB CalArts Pace University-New York John Jay PAFA UNCSA| Culinary Institute of America | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,313 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at UArts than Culinary Institute of America ($50,950.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than UArts ($33,499 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 36.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($13,110 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 25.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($25,460 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Culinary Institute of America .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UArts (80%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or UArts? 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 UArts and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $12,100 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $34,500)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/