Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Johnson & Wales University-Providence ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 3,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $35,520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $13,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $36,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $18,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 2,161 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 1,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1195 | ||
| 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 26, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 70% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 3,104 students)
CCSU vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 433% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.1% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Central Connecticut State University ($35,520.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Culinary Institute of America ($17,207 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 7.6% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,710 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 129.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($18,211 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/