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Annapolis Harvard NYU USAFA Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Carnegie Mellon Olin College RISD Cornell RPI| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
| Location | New York, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 11,430 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 14% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1200/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or West Point?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cooper Union than United States Military Academy ($44,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($39,187 vs. $0)
Cooper Union vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than West Point (14%)
Cooper Union vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or West Point? 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 West Point and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/