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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,124 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Culinary Institute of America?
- Quinnipiac University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Quinnipiac than Culinary Institute of America ($49,170.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than Quinnipiac ($33,499 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 21.7% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,110 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 46.9% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($29,689 vs. $20,215)
Quinnipiac vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/