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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $155 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 3,186.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($33,850.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Culinary Institute of America ($23,737 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 31.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($13,110 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 138% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($20,215 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $7,900 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,700)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,250)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($155 vs. $261)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/