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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 | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | St John's College | ||
| 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
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is larger than than St John's College based on total student enrollment (958 students vs. 439 students)
Cooper Union vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or St John's College?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 23.6% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Cooper Union than St John's College ($44,550.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- 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 St John's College ($26,194 vs. $29,265)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 23.9% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,710 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than St John's College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 75.3% larger than aid received St John's College ($39,305 vs. $22,423)
Cooper Union vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St John's College (3.74)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or St John's 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 St John's College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than St John's College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $28,400 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $35,600)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,338 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/