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Overview |
Bard College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Bard 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Bard College is 76.7% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Bard College than Culinary Institute of America ($59,800.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Culinary Institute of America ($25,214 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 31% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,110 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 165.1% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($53,584 vs. $20,215)
Bard College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard 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 Bard College .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard 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 Bard College.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,194)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($155 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/