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Overview |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #11 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $155 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Brown?
- Brown University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Brown than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($62,680.00 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 Brown ($26,194 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 15.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($15,840 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Brown University (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($55,847 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Brown (5.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Brown? 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 Brown and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (95% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $23,600 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $64,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $1,662 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,662)
- Brown graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($155 vs. $172)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/