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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $155 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Washington Adventist University ($33,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Culinary Institute of America ($17,088 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 25.6% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,440 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 30.1% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($20,215 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,039)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($155 vs. $269)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University 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/