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Overview |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $172 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 958 students)
Oxy vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Cooper Union?
- Occidental College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Oxy than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($59,970.00 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 Oxy ($26,194 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 5.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($17,330 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 19% larger than aid received Occidental College ($39,305 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Oxy vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $7,400 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $56,600)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $6,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($16,662 vs. $23,652)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($172 vs. $244)
- More Oxy 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/