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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Binghamton University?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 530.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Cooper Union than SUNY at Binghamton ($44,550.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Cooper Union ($18,860 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 1.9% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($18,294 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 261.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($39,187 vs. $10,832)
Cooper Union vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Binghamton University? 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 Binghamton University and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $500 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $2,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($16,662 vs. $19,535)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($172 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/