Institute of Culinary Education vs Pinnacle Career Institute
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Institute of Culinary EducationPasadena, CACatholic life on campusPinnacle Career InstituteKansas City, MOCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Institute of Culinary Education has the higher graduation rate: 77% against 52% at Pinnacle Career Institute.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Institute of Culinary Education: $47,865, against $34,213 at Pinnacle Career Institute.
- Median debt is lower at Institute of Culinary Education: $6,439, against $11,605 at Pinnacle Career Institute.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
Pasadena, CA
Kansas City, MO
Setting
City
City
Students
452
488
Academics
Graduation rate
77%
52%
First-year retention
82%
69%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$28,732
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$28,154
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$29,474
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$30,543
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$32,435
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,018
Median debt
$6,439
$11,605
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,865
$34,213
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.