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Johnson & Wales University-Providence UB John Jay FDU| Metropolitan College of New York | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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) | ||
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Academics |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $155 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 75% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Metropolitan College of New York ($33,850.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than Culinary Institute of America ($22,183 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 17.1% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,200 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 57% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($20,215 vs. $12,873)
MCNY vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY 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 MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 1.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $6,100 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,500)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($15,000 vs. $34,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($155 vs. $356)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/