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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Gannon University than Culinary Institute of America ($35,620.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Culinary Institute of America ($22,200 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 17.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,110 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($26,172 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/