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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,994 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,882 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,428 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,668 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,804 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,028 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 919 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,425 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 1,597.6% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($33,850.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Culinary Institute of America ($21,668 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 10.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($13,110 vs. $14,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 71.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($20,215 vs. $11,804)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (89.4%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $41,300 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/