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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
George Washington | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 48% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 958 students)
George Washington vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Cooper Union?
- George Washington University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at George Washington than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($62,110.00 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 George Washington ($26,194 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 15.9% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($15,720 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 11.5% larger than aid received George Washington University ($39,305 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
George Washington vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $8,300 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($16,662 vs. $24,962)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More George Washington 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/