Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art vs Florida Tech

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, located in the heart of New York City, and Florida Institute of Technology, situated on the Space Coast of Florida, offer distinct educational experiences. Cooper Union stands out with its highly selective admissions process, boasting an acceptance rate of only 10%, while Florida Tech offers a more accessible route with an acceptance rate of 60%. Both institutions excel in specialized fields, with Cooper Union renowned for its programs in art, architecture, and engineering, and Florida Tech excelling in engineering, aeronautics, and marine sciences. While Cooper Union fosters a diverse student body, with international students comprising 25% of its population, Florida Tech attracts a more balanced gender ratio, with women making up 45% of its student body. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences by exploring the comprehensive comparison table provided.

	Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	Florida Institute of Technology
Overview
Location	New York, New York	Melbourne, Florida
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	91.0%	82.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	14.7%	65.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	$50
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1340
ACT range	N/A	24 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		68.0%
Students submitting ACT score		30.0%
Total number of applicants	2,678	10,650
Total number of admissions given out	393	7,016
Admitted students who chose to enroll	210	756
Yield rate	53.4%	10.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$67,146	$61,442
Average net price	$20,757	$32,314
Tuition	$44,550	$42,346
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $7,416 Meal plan: $5,980
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $38,212	92.0% Average amount $25,807
Students receiving federal student loan	20.0% Average amount $4,814	48.0% Average amount $5,481
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $24,000	11.0% Average amount $24,026

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	876 Men 53.2% Women 46.8%	3,491 Men 69.4% Women 30.6%
Graduate students	60 Men 80.0% Women 20.0%	4,339 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	36.5%	54.8%
International students	14.6%	19.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	170	2,017
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York New Jersey California Florida Texas	Florida New York New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Visual & Performing Arts Architecture	Engineering Psychology Business Transportation and Logistics Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	83.4%	66.3%
Dropout rate	11.8%	32.8%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,818 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $19,405 Astronomy and Astrophysics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,379 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A	Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,395 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $85,054 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,500 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $83,998 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,306 Year 2: $75,787 Year 3: $81,479 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,475 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $80,057 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,264 Year 2: $65,557 Year 3: $79,253 Air Transportation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,064 Year 3: $77,183 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,682 Year 2: $65,486 Year 3: $76,785 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,184 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $74,804 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,992 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $73,267 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,647 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $71,506

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