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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $155 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 3,124 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 162.4% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Rutgers University Newark ($33,850.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Culinary Institute of America ($16,578 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 9.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($13,110 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 53.5% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($20,215 vs. $13,168)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark.
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $19,600 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,215)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($155 vs. $229)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/