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Overview |
Stetson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 |
Stetson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Stetson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Stetson 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,124 students)
Stetson University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Stetson University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Stetson University than Culinary Institute of America ($51,960.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Culinary Institute of America ($25,756 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 16.6% lower than costs at Stetson University ($13,110 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 108.5% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($42,150 vs. $20,215)
Stetson University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson 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 Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Stetson University (93.8%)
Stetson University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson 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 Stetson University.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $1,200 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,400)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/