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Overview |
Cooper Union | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $227 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($61,760.00 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 Gettysburg College ($26,194 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 22.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,930 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 10% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($43,239 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Cooper Union .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College 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 $3,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $60,900)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $5,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $22,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($172 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/