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Overview |
WWU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
WWU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $155 |
Diversity |
WWU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
WWU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 70% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 27.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Culinary Institute of America than William Woods University ($33,850.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Culinary Institute of America ($23,363 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 25.5% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,450 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($20,431 vs. $20,215)
WWU vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU 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 WWU .
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $8,000 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $6,437 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,437)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($155 vs. $221)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/