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Overview |
Cooper Union | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 36% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Washington and Lee than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,590.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Cooper Union ($24,733 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 7.7% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,920 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($55,567 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Cooper Union vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $4,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($16,662 vs. $21,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($172 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/