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Overview |
Cooper Union | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $196 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Cooper Union | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 530.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at Cooper Union than Stony Brook University ($44,550.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Cooper Union ($17,213 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 11.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,408 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 239.3% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($39,305 vs. $11,584)
Cooper Union vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than Stony Brook University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $4,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,300)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $2,338 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($16,662 vs. $19,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($172 vs. $196)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/