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Overview |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $155 |
Diversity |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | - | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 70% | ||
Campus |
TESC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 3,124 students)
TESC vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 359.2% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.2% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Thomas Edison State College ($33,850.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 156.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($5,103 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($20,215 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC 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 TESC .
TESC vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC 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 TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,600)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($10,750 vs. $15,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($111 vs. $155)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/