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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,602 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at St. Bona than Culinary Institute of America ($37,620.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Culinary Institute of America ($26,004 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 10.2% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,110 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($27,605 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/