Columbia University vs. The Cooper Union

Both Columbia University in the City of New York and The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Private, 4 years schools located in New York. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($68,171) is more expensive than The Cooper Union ($46,820).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (4.00%) is lower than The Cooper Union (18.99%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (62.99%) than The Cooper Union (52.94%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,540) is higher than The Cooper Union (1,480).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than The Cooper Union (9 to 1).
  • Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than The Cooper Union (958 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($49,638) has higher amount of financial aid than The Cooper Union ($38,816).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than The Cooper Union (83%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,171
Financial Aid
$49,638
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
4.00% Acceptance Rate
62.99% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,327 Faculties (full-time)
18,250 Staffs (full-time)
$179,871 Faculty Salary
$90,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,440 annual charge
-13,284 capacity
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$46,820
Financial Aid
$38,816
Test Scores
1,480 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
18.99% Acceptance Rate
52.94% Yield
Enrollment
899 Undergraduate
59 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
215 Staffs (full-time)
$111,177 Faculty Salary
$100,175 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$14,650 annual charge
-170 capacity
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