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Overview |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 958 students)
Brandeis University vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Cooper Union?
- Brandeis University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Brandeis University than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($61,724.00 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 Brandeis University ($26,194 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 6.6% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($17,092 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 16.5% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($39,305 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Brandeis University vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($66,700 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 Brandeis University graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University 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/