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Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Villanova| Trinity College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 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 17, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $172 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Trinity College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 958 students)
Trinity College vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Cooper Union?
- Trinity College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Trinity College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($61,070.00 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 Trinity College ($26,194 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 9.4% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,660 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($46,929 vs. $39,305)
Trinity College vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Trinity College vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (86% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $4,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $21,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($172 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/