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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| 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 |
Southern New Hampshire University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 3% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 3,124 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 125.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Southern New Hampshire University ($33,850.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than Culinary Institute of America ($32,043 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 11.1% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,800 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 355.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($20,215 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Culinary Institute of America (94.9%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $200 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,400)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $3,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,816)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($155 vs. $194)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/