Southwestern vs. Institute of Culinary Education
Both Southwestern College and Institute of Culinary Education are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Southwestern College and Institute of Culinary Education with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Institute of Culinary Education's tuition ($38,803) is more expensive than Southwestern ($10,640).
- Institute of Culinary Education's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Southwestern (26 to 1).
- Southwestern (20,986 students) is larger than Institute of Culinary Education (553 students) with more enrolled students.
- Southwestern ($5,686) has higher amount of financial aid than Institute of Culinary Education ($4,577).
- Institute of Culinary Education's graduation rate (77%) is higher than Southwestern (35%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,344 In-State
$10,640 out-of-state
$10,640 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,686
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
20,986 (All undergraduate)
6,041 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
209 Faculties (full-time)
711 Staffs (full-time)
$105,520 Faculty Salary
$91,684 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$38,803
Financial Aid
$4,577
Largest Vocational Programs
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Enrollment
553 (All undergraduate)
8 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
19 Faculties (full-time)
54 Staffs (full-time)
$48,181 Faculty Salary
$51,915 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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