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Culinary Institute of America vs CUNY Medgar Evers College

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Culinary Institute of America CUNY Medgar Evers College
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 91% 86%
SAT range (mid 50%) 928-1,183 850-1,020
ACT range (mid 50%) 17-23 n/a
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $36,113 $5,718
Sticker cost of attendance $58,790 $14,771
Graduation rate 63% 19.8%
Retention rate 70% 50%
Undergraduates 3,011 3,233
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 13:1
Setting Hyde Park, NY Brooklyn, NY
Type Private nonprofit Public
Application fee $50 n/a
Test policy Test-optional n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Common questions

Is Culinary Institute of America or CUNY Medgar Evers College harder to get into?

CUNY Medgar Evers College is more selective, with a 86% acceptance rate versus 91% at Culinary Institute of America. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Culinary Institute of America or CUNY Medgar Evers College?

CUNY Medgar Evers College has the lower average net price ($5,718 versus $36,113). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.