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Overview |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,124 students)
Howard vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Howard University ($33,850.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Culinary Institute of America ($28,279 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 21.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,110 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 0.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($20,215 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/