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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,104 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,015 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,211 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,161 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,983 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1195 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 3,104 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or PennWest Edinboro?
- Culinary Institute of America is 360.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.9% higher at Culinary Institute of America than PennWest Edinboro ($35,520.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 17.3% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,660 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than PennWest Edinboro (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($18,211 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
Culinary Institute of America vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $8,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,700)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/