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Overview |
Cooper Union | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 530.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at Cooper Union than SUNY at Fredonia ($44,550.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Cooper Union ($15,795 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 28.5% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,180 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 264.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($39,305 vs. $10,794)
Cooper Union vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 at Fredonia and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $21,700 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $42,300)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $8,338 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($16,662 vs. $25,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia 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/