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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 |
Saint Anselm College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Saint Anselm College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Saint Anselm College than Culinary Institute of America ($43,940.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than Saint Anselm College ($33,499 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 22% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,110 vs. $16,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($27,936 vs. $20,215)
Saint Anselm College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/