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BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Carnegie Mellon Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Olin College| Emerson College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1390/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $172 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 958 students)
Emerson vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Cooper Union?
- Emerson College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Emerson than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($52,288.00 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 Emerson ($26,194 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are 7.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,226 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 61.4% larger than aid received Emerson College ($39,305 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Emerson vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Cooper Union? 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 Cooper Union and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $14,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $49,200)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $6,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($16,662 vs. $23,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($172 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/