Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's yield is 38 pts higher than Northeastern University Oakland's
Yield rate - 2
Northeastern University Oakland's SAT midpoint is 72 points higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's
SAT midpoint - 3
Northeastern University Oakland admits 17% vs. 21% at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtVery selective
- Northeastern University OaklandSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtTest-optional
- Northeastern University OaklandTest-optional
How they read a record
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Northeastern University Oakland
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Northeastern University Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why