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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State Howard| University of Maryland College Park | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 8, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryland | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $172 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Maryland | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 958 students)
Maryland vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Cooper Union?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 359.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Cooper Union than University of Maryland College Park ($44,550.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Cooper Union ($16,210 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 25% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,576 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 249.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($39,305 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Maryland vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $4,300 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $2,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($16,662 vs. $19,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($172 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/