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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $155 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,124 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Culinary Institute of America?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Culinary Institute of America ($43,160.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Culinary Institute of America ($23,808 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 11.4% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($13,110 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 76.1% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($35,604 vs. $20,215)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans 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 Loyola University-New Orleans .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans 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 Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $4,000 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,774)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($155 vs. $276)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/