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Overview |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 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 |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,591 students)
Lasell College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Lasell College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Lasell College than Culinary Institute of America ($40,980.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lasell College than Culinary Institute of America ($29,706 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 25.9% lower than costs at Lasell College ($13,110 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 62% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($32,757 vs. $20,215)
Lasell College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College 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 Lasell College .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College 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 Lasell College.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $3,500 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/