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Overview |
Stevenson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 |
Stevenson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 3,124 students)
Stevenson University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Stevenson University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Stevenson University than Culinary Institute of America ($36,036.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than Culinary Institute of America ($27,600 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 10.5% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($13,110 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 39.8% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($28,258 vs. $20,215)
Stevenson University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/