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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Fisher SUNY Brockport UB RIT John Jay Messiah College Holy Cross Skidmore College| Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,104 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,015 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,211 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,161 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,983 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1195 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $229 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,104 students vs. 1,619 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Culinary Institute of America ($36,004.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Culinary Institute of America ($24,202 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 5.3% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,996 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Culinary Institute of America (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 43.7% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($26,173 vs. $18,211)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $2,400 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,225)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($155 vs. $229)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/