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Overview |
Salem State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $155 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Salem State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Salem State 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,124 students)
Salem State University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 3,619.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.1% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Salem State University ($33,850.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Culinary Institute of America ($19,277 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 14.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,110 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 136.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($20,215 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State 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 Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Culinary Institute of America students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State 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 Salem State University.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $2,200 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,400)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($155 vs. $248)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/