Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Husson University Merrimack UB University of Maine John Jay Penn State Altoona| University of Maine at Augusta | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UMA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UMA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $33,850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
UMA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UMA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $155 |
Diversity |
UMA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UMA | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 70% | ||
Campus |
UMA | 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
- University of Maine at Augusta is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 3,124 students)
UMA vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 360.5% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Culinary Institute of America than University of Maine at Augusta ($33,850.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than Culinary Institute of America ($9,973 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 59.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($8,200 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of Maine at Augusta (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 131.7% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($20,215 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $16,500 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $30,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,750)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($155 vs. $235)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/