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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | WCU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or WCU?
- Culinary Institute of America is 338.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Culinary Institute of America than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($33,850.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Culinary Institute of America ($22,973 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 8.5% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,110 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 271.4% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($20,215 vs. $5,443)
Culinary Institute of America vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than WCU (87.8%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or WCU? 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 WCU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/