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Overview |
Cooper Union | Cornell | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $124 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Cornell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Cornell than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($65,204.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Cooper Union ($26,455 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 0.5% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($18,554 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Cornell University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($56,741 vs. $39,187)
Cooper Union vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cooper Union vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (93% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $34,400 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $64,000)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $4,662 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($12,000 vs. $16,662)
- Cornell graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($124 vs. $172)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/