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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $155 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,124 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Wesleyan University is 88.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Culinary Institute of America ($63,722.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Culinary Institute of America ($21,270 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 38.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,110 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 195.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($59,825 vs. $20,215)
Wesleyan University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($155 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/