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Overview |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $172 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carleton College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 958 students)
Carleton College vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Cooper Union?
- Carleton College is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Carleton College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($62,244.00 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 Carleton College ($26,194 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 14% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($15,990 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Carleton College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 19.1% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($46,821 vs. $39,305)
Carleton College vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Carleton College .
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College 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 Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (93% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $2,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $19,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($172 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/