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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $105 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Lehman?
- Culinary Institute of America is 388.5% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.5% higher at Culinary Institute of America than CUNY Lehman College ($33,850.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Culinary Institute of America ($4,974 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 36.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,110 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 94.2% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($20,215 vs. $10,412)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $1,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($10,200 vs. $15,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($105 vs. $155)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/