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Overview |
Scripps College | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $172 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Scripps College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | 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
- Scripps College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,099 students vs. 958 students)
Scripps College vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Cooper Union?
- Scripps College is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Scripps College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,494.00 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 Scripps College ($26,194 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are 8.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($18,226 vs. $19,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College as Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 85.9% larger than aid received Scripps College ($39,305 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Scripps College vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College 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 $4,700 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $2,662 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,662)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($144 vs. $172)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/