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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 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 |
Lindenwood University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,124 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 77.2% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Lindenwood University ($33,850.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Culinary Institute of America ($18,016 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 28.5% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($10,200 vs. $13,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 27.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,215 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,100)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/