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Overview |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Syracuse than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($61,310.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- 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 Syracuse ($28,199 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 1.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($18,444 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 34.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($39,187 vs. $29,110)
Cooper Union vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/