Franklin W Olin College of Engineering vs Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering and Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, two prestigious institutions renowned for their engineering and art programs, offer distinct educational experiences. Olin, with an acceptance rate of 14%, emphasizes hands-on learning through its project-based curriculum and small class sizes. Cooper Union, with an acceptance rate of 10%, stands out for its full-tuition scholarships, rigorous coursework, and focus on interdisciplinary studies. While Olin's student body is predominantly male (70%) and Cooper Union's is more gender-balanced (53% male, 47% female), both institutions boast impressive graduation rates of over 90%. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Overview
Location	New York, New York	Needham, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
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
Students retention rate	91.0%	100.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	14.7%	18.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	$85
SAT range	N/A	1490 - 1580
ACT range	N/A	34 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		41.0%
Students submitting ACT score		23.0%
Total number of applicants	2,678	907
Total number of admissions given out	393	163
Admitted students who chose to enroll	210	91
Yield rate	53.4%	55.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$67,146	$73,649
Average net price	$20,757	$36,494
Tuition	$44,550	$55,612
Room & board		$17,984
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $38,212	100.0% Average amount $38,069
Students receiving federal student loan	20.0% Average amount $4,814	23.0% Average amount $4,382
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $24,000	2.0% Average amount $33,500

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	876 Men 53.2% Women 46.8%	382 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Graduate students	60 Men 80.0% Women 20.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	36.5%	N/A
International students	14.6%	8.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	170	363
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Visual & Performing Arts Architecture	Engineering
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	83.4%	97.4%
Dropout rate	11.8%	2.6%
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	Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $91,352 Year 2: $75,706 Year 3: $104,429 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $79,692 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: N/A

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