College comparison

Culinary Institute of America vs Saint Francis University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY	Saint Francis University Loretto, PA
Acceptance rateSaint Francis University is more selective	91%	77%
SAT (25–75)	928–1183	1050–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,011	1,557
Avg net price	$36,113	$23,526
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Francis University reports higher median earnings	$47,475	$62,101
Graduation rate	63%	74%
Median debt	$15,750	$27,000
Economic mobility	1.5%	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Culinary Institute of America or Saint Francis University harder to get into?

Saint Francis University is more selective: Culinary Institute of America's acceptance rate is approximately 91% and Saint Francis University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Culinary Institute of America vs Saint Francis University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 928–1183 at Culinary Institute of America and 1050–1230 at Saint Francis University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.