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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Culinary Institute of America | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $216 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or JMU?
- Culinary Institute of America is 340.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Culinary Institute of America than James Madison University ($33,850.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Culinary Institute of America ($18,274 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 8.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,040 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 100.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($20,215 vs. $10,081)
Culinary Institute of America vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than JMU (78.3%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or JMU? 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 JMU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $5,899 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,899)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($155 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/