MiraCosta vs. CIA
MiraCosta ranked #-1 and CIA ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare MiraCosta College and Culinary Institute of America with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- CIA's tuition ($37,240) is more expensive than MiraCosta ($9,120).
- CIA's acceptance rate (91.76%) is lower than CIA (91.76%).
- CIA has higher yield (34.29%) than CIA (34.29%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,080.
- CIA's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than MiraCosta (22 to 1).
- MiraCosta (11,707 students) is larger than CIA (3,104 students) with more enrolled students.
- CIA ($17,858) has higher amount of financial aid than MiraCosta ($4,384).
- CIA's graduation rate (65%) is higher than MiraCosta (41%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,152 In-State
$9,120 out-of-state
$9,120 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,384
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
11,707 (All undergraduate)
5,761 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
159 Faculties (full-time)
538 Staffs (full-time)
$123,870 Faculty Salary
$106,815 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Culinary Institute of America
Private, 4 years • Hyde Park, NY #24 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #NY in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$37,240
Financial Aid
$17,858
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
91.76% Acceptance Rate
34.29% Yield
Enrollment
2,989 Undergraduate
115 Graduate
89 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
138 Faculties (full-time)
563 Staffs (full-time)
$85,399 Faculty Salary
$78,368 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,220 annual charge
-1,971 capacity
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