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Overview |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $155 |
Diversity |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 70% | ||
Campus |
USD | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,124 students)
USD vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Culinary Institute of America?
- University of San Diego is 59% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at USD than Culinary Institute of America ($53,810.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than USD ($33,499 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 29.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,110 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 80.1% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($36,408 vs. $20,215)
USD vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $23,600 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,904 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,904)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($155 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/