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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University UB University of Richmond| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $253 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | U of R | ||
| 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at U of R than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,550.00 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 U of R ($26,194 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are 0% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,226 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 1% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($39,715 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or U of R? 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 U of R and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $7,000 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $7,838 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($16,662 vs. $24,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($172 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/