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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Fisher | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $247 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Fisher than Culinary Institute of America ($36,748.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Culinary Institute of America ($28,312 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 4.2% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($13,110 vs. $13,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($22,155 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Fisher (73%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $8,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,900)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($155 vs. $247)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/