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St Lawrence University Skidmore College Union College NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Muhlenberg College Columbia Carnegie Mellon Olin College Syracuse RISD| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,350.00 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,194 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 7.8% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,910 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 12.8% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($44,331 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $3,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $60,200)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/