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Overview |
Clark University | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 |
Clark University | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Clark University | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Clark 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
- Clark University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 958 students)
Clark University vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Cooper Union?
- Clark University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Clark University than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($52,000.00 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 Clark University ($26,194 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 63.3% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($11,164 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 32.3% larger than aid received Clark University ($39,305 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Clark University vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $13,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $50,100)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Clark 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/