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Annapolis Johnson & Wales University-Providence Harvard USAFA United States Coast Guard Academy Yale Princeton Georgetown Dartmouth Rutgers Tufts Cornell| Culinary Institute of America | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | N/A |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or West Point?
- Culinary Institute of America is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Culinary Institute of America than United States Military Academy ($33,850.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($20,215 vs. $0)
Culinary Institute of America vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman West Point 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 West Point (12%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or West Point? 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 West Point and Culinary Institute of America.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/