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Overview |
Western New England University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Western New England 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 3,124 students)
Western New England University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Western New England University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Western New England University than Culinary Institute of America ($41,750.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Culinary Institute of America ($30,214 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 11.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,110 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culinary Institute of America than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Culinary Institute of America ($24,781 vs. $20,215)
Western New England University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England 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 Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Culinary Institute of America students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/