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NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Carnegie Mellon Olin College RISD Cornell RPI MIT BU SUNY Stony Brook| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $67 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (958 students vs. 943 students)
Cooper Union vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or USMMA?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cooper Union than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($44,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Cooper Union ($4,891 vs. $26,194)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 775.6% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($39,305 vs. $4,489)
Cooper Union vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (27.3%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Cooper Union.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $28,400 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $64,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $10,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($6,500 vs. $16,662)
- USMMA graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($67 vs. $172)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/