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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1390/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $172 |
Diversity |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BC | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 958 students)
BC vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Cooper Union?
- Boston College is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at BC than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($62,950.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than BC ($26,194 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 13.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,120 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($49,992 vs. $39,305)
BC vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Cooper Union? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cooper Union and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $26,900 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $2,338 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($16,662 vs. $19,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($172 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/