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NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Carnegie Mellon Olin College RISD Cornell RPI MIT BU Fisher| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 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, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $229 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,573 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Cooper Union than Roberts Wesleyan College ($44,550.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Cooper Union ($23,341 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 54.6% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($11,792 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 60.5% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($39,305 vs. $24,493)
Cooper Union vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $19,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $44,200)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $22,225)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($172 vs. $229)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/