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Overview |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $180 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Whitman College | ||
| 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
- Whitman College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Whitman College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($58,200.00 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 Whitman College ($26,194 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 28.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,220 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 22.6% larger than aid received Whitman College ($39,305 vs. $32,047)
Cooper Union vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (86% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $7,100 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $56,900)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $838 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $17,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($172 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/