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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $155 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,595 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Indiana Institute of Technology ($33,850.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than Culinary Institute of America ($22,179 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 20.8% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,854 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 2% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($20,215 vs. $19,813)
Indiana Tech vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- Graduates of Indiana Institute of Technology and Culinary Institute of America have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,600 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,862 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,862)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $277)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/