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Overview |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Manhattan College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($46,100.00 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 Manhattan College ($28,199 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 1.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($18,440 vs. $18,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 13.8% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($39,187 vs. $34,438)
Cooper Union vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than Manhattan College (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($66,700 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 Manhattan College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $26,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/