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Overview |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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 |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $155 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Smith College is 72.8% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Smith College than Culinary Institute of America ($58,480.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Culinary Institute of America ($30,790 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 55.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,110 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 142.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($49,109 vs. $20,215)
Smith College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College 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 Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College 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 Smith College.
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/