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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $289 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,399 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Culinary Institute of America ($47,640.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Culinary Institute of America ($27,700 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 14.4% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,110 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 83.8% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($37,162 vs. $20,215)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($155 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/