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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or William & Mary?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 144.1% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Cooper Union than College of William and Mary ($44,550.00 vs. $42,053.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Cooper Union ($20,422 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 28.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,555 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 87.4% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($39,187 vs. $20,908)
Cooper Union vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (32.7%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $4,700 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($68,700 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 William & Mary graduates. ($16,662 vs. $19,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($172 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/