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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 657 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or EC?
- Elmira College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at EC than Culinary Institute of America ($35,270.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Culinary Institute of America ($24,040 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 2.1% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,110 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 34% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($27,091 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Culinary Institute of America (94.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or EC? 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 EC and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $600 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,000)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/