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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BU | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 958 students)
BU vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Cooper Union?
- Boston University is 37% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at BU than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($61,050.00 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 BU ($26,194 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 4.7% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($17,400 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($51,565 vs. $39,305)
BU vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,338 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/