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Dickinson College Gettysburg College Lafayette College NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Carnegie Mellon Olin College Bucknell RISD Skidmore College| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $227 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at F&M than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($65,652.00 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 F&M ($26,194 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 21.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($15,040 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($49,177 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Cooper Union .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or F&M? 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 F&M and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $2,100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $61,900)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $5,338 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($16,662 vs. $22,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($172 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/