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Overview |
Lynn University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lynn University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Lynn 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lynn University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 3,124 students)
Lynn University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Lynn University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Lynn University than Culinary Institute of America ($39,800.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than Lynn University ($33,499 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 0.7% lower than costs at Lynn University ($13,110 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 4.5% larger than aid received Lynn University ($20,215 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn 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 Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn 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 Lynn University.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lynn University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,750)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Lynn University graduates. ($155 vs. $183)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/