Monroe vs Culinary Institute of America

Monroe College and the Culinary Institute of America, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to students with diverse aspirations. Monroe College, with its open admissions policy, welcomes a larger and more diverse student body, while the Culinary Institute of America's selective admissions process ensures a highly competitive and focused learning environment. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, preparing their students for successful careers in their respective fields. Delve into the comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and more, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and aspirations.

	Culinary Institute of America	Monroe College
Overview
Location	Hyde Park, New York	Bronx, New York
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (For Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	64.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.1%	39.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	2,056	3,845
Total number of admissions given out	2,017	1,505
Admitted students who chose to enroll	720	889
Yield rate	35.7%	59.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$52,436	$26,686
Average net price	$30,521	$12,054
Tuition	$32,800	$14,976
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,600 Meal plan: $4,070	Room/dormitory: $7,700 Meal plan: $3,600
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $21,588	93.0% Average amount $12,721
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $6,431	41.0% Average amount $5,812
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $21,016	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,854 Men 50.8% Women 49.2%	6,445 Men 36.2% Women 63.8%
Graduate students	111 Men 36.9% Women 63.1%	811 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	82.2%	N/A
International students	9.5%	12.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,779	1,000
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York California New Jersey Pennsylvania Texas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Culinary and Personal Services Business Multidisciplinary Studies	Business Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	72.2%	56.7%
Dropout rate	16.7%	18.6%
Transferred out	8.6%	24.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Culinary Arts and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,690 Year 3: $55,409 Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,886 Year 2: $38,746 Year 3: $45,295 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,210 Year 2: $32,753 Year 3: $36,813 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,756 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,210 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,196 Year 2: $52,357 Year 3: $56,975 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,003 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $56,813 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,082 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $41,785 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,763 Year 2: $37,291 Year 3: $41,026 Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,237 Year 2: $34,388 Year 3: $39,566 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,201 Year 2: $34,908 Year 3: $38,481 Hospitality Administration/Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,046 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,162 Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: $36,771 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,645 Year 2: $27,729 Year 3: $36,643 Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,469 Year 2: $33,352 Year 3: $36,085

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