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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Pratt Institute RISD SCAD The New School UB MICA John Jay UCLA| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 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 | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $155 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 70% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 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
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 3,124 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Culinary Institute of America?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Culinary Institute of America ($53,550.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($33,499 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 26.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($13,110 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 10.5% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($20,215 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $7,500 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,713 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,713)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($155 vs. $265)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/