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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | Binghamton University | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or Binghamton University?
- Culinary Institute of America is 378.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Culinary Institute of America than SUNY at Binghamton ($33,850.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Culinary Institute of America ($19,535 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 33.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,110 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 78.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($20,215 vs. $11,305)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or Binghamton University? 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 Binghamton University and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $17,900 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $4,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,535)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/