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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 3,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $13,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $36,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $18,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 2,161 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 1,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 970/1195 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 3,104 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Culinary Institute of America?
- Saint Peter's University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Culinary Institute of America ($39,954.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Culinary Institute of America ($14,486 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 28.6% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($13,680 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 96.1% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($35,708 vs. $18,211)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Peters; SPC .
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Saint Peters; SPC (90.5%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Peters; SPC.
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/