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Overview |
USJ | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
USJ | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
USJ | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 70% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Culinary Institute of America?
- University of Saint Joseph is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at USJ than Culinary Institute of America ($42,050.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Culinary Institute of America ($25,860 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 1% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($13,110 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 40% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($28,311 vs. $20,215)
USJ vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $4,600 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/