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Overview |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $155 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Washington College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Washington College than Culinary Institute of America ($50,626.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Culinary Institute of America ($31,650 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 5.5% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,110 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 76.5% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($35,683 vs. $20,215)
Washington College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,250)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/