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Overview |
Trinity College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $155 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Trinity Washington University ($33,850.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Culinary Institute of America ($13,586 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 11.6% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,750 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 4.2% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($20,215 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity 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 Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Culinary Institute of America (94.9%)
Trinity College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $5,200 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,400)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $16,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,649)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($155 vs. $327)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/