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Overview |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $155 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 3,124 students)
Rowan University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 215.9% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Rowan University ($33,850.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Culinary Institute of America ($20,963 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 21.7% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,110 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 79.8% larger than aid received Rowan University ($20,215 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan 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 Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan 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 Rowan University.
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/