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Helene Fuld College of Nursing vs Cooper Union

Helene Fuld College of Nursing is harder to get into (17% vs 21% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $12,999 vs $38,536 a year. For fall 2027, Helene Fuld College of Nursing doesn't need the SAT or ACT; Cooper Union requires scores from some applicants.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Helene Fuld College of Nursing Cooper Union
Getting in
MeasureHelene Fuld College of NursingCooper Union
Admit rate 17% 21%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 1295–1501
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 28–34
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Optional Required for some
Next deadline Rolling Regular decision: Jan 5
Cost
MeasureHelene Fuld College of NursingCooper Union
Sticker price per year $47,584 $64,164
Average paid after grants $38,536 $12,999
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureHelene Fuld College of NursingCooper Union
Under $30,000 $38,409 $2,325
$30,000–$48,000 $33,309 $6,040
$48,000–$75,000 $38,688 $8,301
$75,000–$110,000 — $13,902
Over $110,000 $44,569 $26,742
After you start
MeasureHelene Fuld College of NursingCooper Union
Undergrads 914 842
Graduate within 6 years — 80%
Come back for year two 67% 92%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $109,916 $76,895
Median debt at graduation $17,812 $19,500

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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