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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 70% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,124 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 319.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Culinary Institute of America than University of Southern Maine ($33,850.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Culinary Institute of America ($12,343 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 20% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,924 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 109.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($20,215 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/