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Pomona HMC USC Oxy Scripps College UC Berkeley NYU Stanford Pratt Institute Stevens Emory Columbia| Claremont McKenna College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 100% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 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 | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $172 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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
- Claremont McKenna College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,389 students vs. 958 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Cooper Union?
- Claremont McKenna College is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Claremont McKenna than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,480.00 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 Claremont McKenna ($26,194 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are 2.7% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($18,226 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Claremont McKenna College (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 27.3% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($50,020 vs. $39,305)
Claremont McKenna vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Claremont McKenna .
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $33,800 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $64,000)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $1,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($14,967 vs. $16,662)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($154 vs. $172)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/