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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,297 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Culinary Institute of America is 116% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Culinary Institute of America ($38,340.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Culinary Institute of America ($13,933 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,110 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 61.4% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($20,215 vs. $12,528)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Culinary Institute of America .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (92.2%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $15,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/