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Overview |
Cooper Union | Pitt | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Pitt?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 121% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Cooper Union than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,550.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Cooper Union ($24,338 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 39% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($13,420 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 271.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($39,187 vs. $10,551)
Cooper Union vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $6,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $58,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($16,662 vs. $26,909)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($172 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/