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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,104 | 8,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $24,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,015 | $19,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,211 | $7,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 46% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,161 | 4,326 | ||
| Admitted | 1,983 | 2,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 57.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 53% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1195 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | FIT | ||
| 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
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (8,108 students vs. 3,104 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or FIT?
- Culinary Institute of America is 571.5% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Fashion Institute of Technology ($35,520.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Culinary Institute of America ($19,649 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 80% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,680 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 129.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,211 vs. $7,940)
Culinary Institute of America vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Culinary Institute of America .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than FIT (57.6%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or FIT? 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 FIT and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $5,000 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/