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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Mount St Mary's University is 31% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Culinary Institute of America ($44,330.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Culinary Institute of America ($24,379 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 9.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,110 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 78.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($36,155 vs. $20,215)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/