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Overview |
JU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $155 |
Diversity |
JU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 70% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,124 students)
JU vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Culinary Institute of America?
- Jacksonville University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at JU than Culinary Institute of America ($43,520.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Culinary Institute of America ($26,943 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 21.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,110 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($31,988 vs. $20,215)
JU vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,621 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,621)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($155 vs. $233)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/