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Skidmore College vs Cooper Union

Cooper Union is harder to get into (21% vs 24% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $12,999 vs $31,829 a year. For fall 2027, Skidmore College doesn't need the SAT or ACT; Cooper Union requires scores from some applicants. Cooper Union is due first, on Jan 5.

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

Skidmore College Cooper Union
Getting in
MeasureSkidmore CollegeCooper Union
Admit rate 24% 21%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1360–1400 1295–1501
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 31–33 28–34
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Optional Required for some
Next deadline Early decision II: Jan 8 Regular decision: Jan 5
Cost
MeasureSkidmore CollegeCooper Union
Sticker price per year $88,160 $64,164
Average paid after grants $31,829 $12,999
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureSkidmore CollegeCooper Union
Under $30,000 $10,554 $2,325
$30,000–$48,000 $14,116 $6,040
$48,000–$75,000 $15,142 $8,301
$75,000–$110,000 $26,232 $13,902
Over $110,000 $45,040 $26,742
After you start
MeasureSkidmore CollegeCooper Union
Undergrads 2,694 842
Graduate within 6 years 82% 80%
Come back for year two 90% 92%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $79,268 $76,895
Median debt at graduation $23,251 $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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