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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,608 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at MMC than Culinary Institute of America ($36,928.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than MMC ($33,499 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 50.4% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,110 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 10.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($22,418 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MMC (72.1%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or MMC? 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 MMC and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $1,800 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,800)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/