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Overview |
SHU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
SHU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
SHU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 70% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,124 students)
SHU vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Culinary Institute of America?
- Sacred Heart University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at SHU than Culinary Institute of America ($46,310.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than SHU ($33,499 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 33.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,110 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 3.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,215 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/