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Overview |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $155 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Culinary Institute of America?
- Springfield College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Springfield College than Culinary Institute of America ($41,128.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Culinary Institute of America ($27,930 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 4.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,110 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($28,376 vs. $20,215)
Springfield College vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield 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 Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield 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 Springfield College.
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $600 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,500)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($155 vs. $253)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/