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Overview |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | New York, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $218 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Richmond than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,330.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Richmond ($26,194 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 22.6% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,870 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 18% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($46,385 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $9,900 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $4,486 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($16,662 vs. $21,148)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($172 vs. $218)
- More University of Richmond 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/