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Overview |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $172 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 958 students)
UMBC vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Cooper Union?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 391.9% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Cooper Union than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($44,550.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Cooper Union ($17,692 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 36.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($13,378 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 342.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,305 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
UMBC vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $4,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,500)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $4,535 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($16,662 vs. $21,197)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($172 vs. $219)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/