Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Value

Is Cooper Union Priced Well for its Value?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art below.

Within New York, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is Considered a High Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in the #72 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Great School with a High Price

The quality of education you will receive at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art places it among the best in the country. However, when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Cooper Union is higher than it should be. This has earned it a low #903 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns high marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$119,905 - Saint Norbert College $123,918 - Howard University $124,382 - Earlham College $134,195 - John Carroll University $138,182 - Elizabethtown College $140,183 - California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
	Good
Average	Fair	$157,498 - Michigan Technological University
	Low	$180,843 - Marist College $181,721 - University of the Sciences $189,206 - University of the Pacific $190,978 - Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $190,978 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art will cost you about $190,978. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $44,794 per year and an average of 4.3 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$44,794
Average Years to Graduate	4.3
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$190,978

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$270,455	1,435	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$190,978	1,423	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$187,666	1,502	D-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$270,455	98	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$190,978	105	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$187,666	115	D

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Value

Is Cooper Union Priced Well for its Value?

Within New York, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is Considered a High Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Nationally, Great School with a High Price

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $190,978 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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