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Overview |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 42% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 8, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $77 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Duke?
- Duke University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Duke than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,435.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Cooper Union ($23,694 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duke University are 9.5% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,651 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Duke University (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($57,444 vs. $39,305)
Cooper Union vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Duke (6.3%)
Cooper Union vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Duke? 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 Duke and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (94% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $44,900 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $64,000)
- Duke University students graduate with a $9,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($7,500 vs. $16,662)
- Duke graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($77 vs. $172)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/