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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,104 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,015 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,211 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,161 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,983 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1195 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 3,104 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or SU?
- Culinary Institute of America is 2.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Shenandoah University ($35,520.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Culinary Institute of America ($26,400 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 15.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,800 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($24,100 vs. $18,211)
Culinary Institute of America vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman SU 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 SU (77.8%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or SU? 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 SU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/