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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,104 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,015 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,211 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,161 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,983 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1195 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (3,104 students vs. 1,523 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Randolph-Macon than Culinary Institute of America ($46,278.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Culinary Institute of America ($29,058 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 6.9% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($13,680 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 77.6% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($32,348 vs. $18,211)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/