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Overview |
Cooper Union | Oberlin | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| 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 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Oberlin than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($61,106.00 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 Oberlin ($26,194 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are 0.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($18,226 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 12.2% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($39,305 vs. $35,040)
Cooper Union vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $20,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $43,900)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $9,917 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($16,662 vs. $26,579)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($172 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin 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/