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Overview |
Southeastern University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,400 | 3,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,432 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,432 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,020 | $13,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,935 | $36,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,135 | $18,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,800 | 2,161 | ||
| Admitted | 2,080 | 1,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.7%Open | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 970/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | 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
- Southeastern University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (10,400 students vs. 3,104 students)
Southeastern University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $30,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Southeastern University ($35,520.00 vs. $30,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern University than Culinary Institute of America ($27,935 vs. $36,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 24.1% lower than costs at Culinary Institute of America ($11,020 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Southeastern University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 12.9% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($18,211 vs. $16,135)
Southeastern University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Southeastern University (74.3%)
Southeastern University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $10,900 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,700)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern University graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/