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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID NYU Stevens Columbia Carnegie Mellon Olin College Emerson School of the Art Institute of Chicago| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $271 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Pratt Institute than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($55,575.00 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 Pratt Institute ($26,194 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 18.3% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($15,408 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 55.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($39,305 vs. $25,278)
Cooper Union vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than Pratt Institute Main (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $14,800 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $49,200)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $9,588 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($16,662 vs. $26,250)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($172 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/