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Overview |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Culinary Institute of America?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at MICA than Culinary Institute of America ($51,870.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than MICA ($33,499 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 16.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,110 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 27.5% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($25,767 vs. $20,215)
MICA vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA 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 MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA 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 MICA.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $6,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/