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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 983 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $28,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $39,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 1,790 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $172 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Colgate | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 983 students)
Colgate vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Cooper Union?
- Colgate University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Colgate than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($66,622.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Cooper Union ($26,954 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 11.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,790 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Colgate University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($56,696 vs. $39,187)
Colgate vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $64,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $537 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($16,125 vs. $16,662)
- Colgate graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($166 vs. $172)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/