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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Lafayette 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Lafayette College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($58,110.00 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 Lafayette College ($26,194 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 5.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($17,336 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 57.3% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($39,305 vs. $24,981)
Cooper Union vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $9,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $26,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/