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Smith College Bryn Mawr Johnson & Wales University-Providence Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst| Mount Holyoke College | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $155 |
Diversity |
MHC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MHC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Culinary Institute of America?
- Mount Holyoke College is 72.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at MHC than Culinary Institute of America ($58,280.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than MHC ($33,499 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 31% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,110 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 94.4% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($39,304 vs. $20,215)
MHC vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC 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 MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $6,206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,206)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/