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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,104 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,015 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,211 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,161 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,983 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1195 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| 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-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (3,104 students vs. 1,940 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Culinary Institute of America is 160% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Culinary Institute of America than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($35,520.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Culinary Institute of America ($17,909 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 11.3% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,290 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 67.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($18,211 vs. $10,886)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Culinary Institute of America (91.8%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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-Johnstown and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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-Johnstown 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-Johnstown graduates. ($155 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/