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UHWO UH at Manoa Johnson & Wales University-Providence UH at Hilo Chaminade University of Honolulu BYUH UNH UB Palm Beach Atlantic Maui College John Jay Molloy College| Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 6, 2023 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 3,124 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Hawaii Pacific University ($33,850.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hawaii Pacific University than Culinary Institute of America ($30,501 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 16.5% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($13,110 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 7.6% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($20,215 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Culinary Institute of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Culinary Institute of America or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hawaii Pacific University (87.1%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Culinary Institute of America? 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 Culinary Institute of America and Hawaii Pacific University.
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hawaii Pacific University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Hawaii Pacific University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/