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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 3,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $13,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $36,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $18,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 2,161 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 1,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $155 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (5,066 students vs. 3,104 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Concordia University Chicago ($35,520.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Culinary Institute of America ($17,767 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 22.8% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,140 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 46.5% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($26,680 vs. $18,211)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Culinary Institute of America (91.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $4,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,300)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $9,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,951)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($155 vs. $257)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/