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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 983 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $28,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $39,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 1,790 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,250 students vs. 983 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Cooper Union?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 19% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Rose-Hulman than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($52,998.00 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 Rose-Hulman ($28,199 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 5.3% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($17,718 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 29.7% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($39,187 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Rose-Hulman .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $20,200 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($84,200 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 Rose-Hulman graduates. ($16,662 vs. $27,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/