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Overview |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,226 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,194 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,305 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,500 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 337 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 958 students)
Cooper Union vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or UVM?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 173.6% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Cooper Union than University of Vermont ($44,550.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Cooper Union ($21,849 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 36.5% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($13,354 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 104.8% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($39,305 vs. $19,189)
Cooper Union vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Cooper Union vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or UVM? 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 UVM and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than University of Vermont (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $10,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $53,500)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $5,638 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($16,662 vs. $22,300)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($172 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/