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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 980/1240 | ||
| 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 |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 70% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 1.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($33,850.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Culinary Institute of America ($21,408 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 18.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,110 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 40.7% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($28,436 vs. $20,215)
FDU vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Culinary Institute of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Culinary Institute of America or FDU .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than FDU (89.1%)
FDU vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Culinary Institute of America? 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 Culinary Institute of America and FDU.
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,300 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/