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JMU VCU CNU Mason NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Longwood University Carnegie Mellon William & Mary Olin College| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Mary Washington College?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 398.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Cooper Union than University of Mary Washington ($44,550.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Cooper Union ($21,863 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 50.8% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($12,090 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 334.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($39,305 vs. $9,046)
Cooper Union vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than University of Mary Washington (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $8,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,500)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $4,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $21,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($172 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/