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Overview |
Cooper Union | Union College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Union College?
- Union College is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Union College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($66,105.00 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 Union College ($28,199 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 13.8% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,389 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Union College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 1.1% larger than aid received Union College ($39,187 vs. $38,751)
Cooper Union vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Union College? 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 Union College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (86% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($74,200 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 Union College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/