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Cooper Union vs Skidmore College

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, Cooper Union requires scores from some applicants; Skidmore College doesn't need the SAT or ACT. Cooper Union is due first, on Jan 5.

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

Cooper Union Skidmore College
Getting in
MeasureCooper UnionSkidmore College
Admit rate 21% 24%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1295–1501 1360–1400
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 28–34 31–33
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Required for some Optional
Next deadline Regular decision: Jan 5 Early decision II: Jan 8
Cost
MeasureCooper UnionSkidmore College
Sticker price per year $64,164 $88,160
Average paid after grants $12,999 $31,829
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureCooper UnionSkidmore College
Under $30,000 $2,325 $10,554
$30,000–$48,000 $6,040 $14,116
$48,000–$75,000 $8,301 $15,142
$75,000–$110,000 $13,902 $26,232
Over $110,000 $26,742 $45,040
After you start
MeasureCooper UnionSkidmore College
Undergrads 842 2,694
Graduate within 6 years 80% 82%
Come back for year two 92% 90%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $76,895 $79,268
Median debt at graduation $19,500 $23,251

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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