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NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Carnegie Mellon Olin College RISD Cornell RPI MIT BU SUNY Stony Brook| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (983 students vs. 476 students)
Cooper Union vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Soka University of America?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Cooper Union than Soka University of America ($44,550.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Cooper Union ($18,807 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 34.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($13,892 vs. $18,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 15.4% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($39,187 vs. $33,951)
Cooper Union vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (87% vs. 76%)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $5,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($16,662 vs. $22,288)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($172 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/