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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 70% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 3,124 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 132.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Culinary Institute of America ($35,515.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Culinary Institute of America ($17,123 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 28.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,110 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 82.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($20,215 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,600 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $7,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,060)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($155 vs. $228)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston 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/