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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon NYU Pratt Institute| Fairfield University | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 958 students)
Fairfield University vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Cooper Union?
- Fairfield University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Fairfield University than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($53,630.00 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 Fairfield University ($26,194 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 8.8% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,750 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 55.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($39,305 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Fairfield University vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $10,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/