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Overview |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
| Location | Hyde Park, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,124 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciachef.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,850 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,850 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,110 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,215 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,887 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,790 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $240 |
Diversity |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Culinary Institute of America | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,124 students)
Culinary Institute of America vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Culinary Institute of America or VCU?
- Culinary Institute of America is 171.7% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Virginia Commonwealth University ($33,850.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Culinary Institute of America ($21,294 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 6.8% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($12,279 vs. $13,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 60.7% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($20,215 vs. $12,583)
Culinary Institute of America vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Culinary Institute of America or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Culinary Institute of America .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than VCU (91%)
Culinary Institute of America vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Culinary Institute of America or VCU? 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 VCU and Culinary Institute of America.
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $900 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/