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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,104 | 760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,015 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,211 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,161 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,983 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1195 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| 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-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| 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-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (3,104 students vs. 760 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- Culinary Institute of America is 117.5% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Culinary Institute of America ($39,000.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Culinary Institute of America ($8,220 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 7.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($13,680 vs. $14,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 39.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($18,211 vs. $13,083)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Culinary Institute of America .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (87%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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-Tri-Campus and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus 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-Tri-Campus 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-Tri-Campus graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus 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/