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Carleton College Macalester College Oberlin Kenyon NYU Haverford College Pratt Institute Stevens Cornell WUSTL Columbia Reed| Grinnell College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $172 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 958 students)
Grinnell vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Cooper Union?
- Grinnell College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Grinnell than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,988.00 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 Grinnell ($26,194 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 21.1% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($15,048 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($42,231 vs. $39,305)
Grinnell vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $4,500 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $3,492 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($13,170 vs. $16,662)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($136 vs. $172)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/