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Overview |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $273 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (10,111 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Villanova than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($63,806.00 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 Villanova ($28,199 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 10.4% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,896 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Villanova University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($42,948 vs. $39,187)
Cooper Union vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (25.1%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (90% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $9,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($16,662 vs. $26,497)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($172 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/