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Overview |
Worcester State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 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 |
Worcester State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $155 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Culinary Institute of America based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 3,124 students)
Worcester State University vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Culinary Institute of America?
- Culinary Institute of America is 3,389.7% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($33,850.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.1% higher at Culinary Institute of America than Worcester State University ($33,850.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Culinary Institute of America ($14,435 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 1% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($13,110 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 243.7% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($20,215 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester 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 Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Culinary Institute of America (3.26)
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester 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 Worcester State University.
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Culinary Institute of America graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- Culinary Institute of America students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- Culinary Institute of America graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/