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Overview |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or UB?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 530.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Cooper Union than University at Buffalo ($44,550.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Cooper Union ($20,511 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 11.3% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,754 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 292% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($39,187 vs. $9,996)
Cooper Union vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or UB? 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 UB and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than University at Buffalo (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $5,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $58,400)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $2,838 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($16,662 vs. $19,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($172 vs. $201)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/