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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $269 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Culinary Institute of America is 338.7% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.3% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($33,850.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Culinary Institute of America ($20,776 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 7.8% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,156 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 167.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,215 vs. $7,563)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Culinary Institute of America (94.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $4,200 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,400)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,094)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($155 vs. $269)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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/