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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU NYU Pratt Institute Stevens| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Trinity | ||
| Location | New York, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Trinity than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($50,712.00 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 Trinity ($28,199 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 28.9% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,472 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 16.9% larger than aid received Trinity University ($39,187 vs. $33,524)
Cooper Union vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (28.2%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $1,200 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $62,800)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $8,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($16,662 vs. $25,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($172 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/