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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1050/1275 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $278 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,328 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Culinary Institute of America is 147.8% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Culinary Institute of America than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($33,850.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Culinary Institute of America ($18,194 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 10.9% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,820 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 93.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($20,215 vs. $10,466)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Culinary Institute of America (94.9%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $11,400 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,909)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($155 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/