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Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova NYU Pratt Institute Stevens| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Providence?
- Providence College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Providence than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($56,980.00 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 Providence ($26,194 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 10.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,540 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 26.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($39,305 vs. $30,971)
Cooper Union vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Providence? 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 Providence and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/