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George Washington Pratt Institute Georgetown Fordham NYU Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon| American University | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | The New School | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 91% |
Admission |
AU | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $246 |
Diversity |
AU | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 54% | ||
Campus |
AU | The New School | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 10,108 students)
AU vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or The New School?
- American University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at AU than The New School ($53,070.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than The New School ($41,369 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 71.3% lower than costs at The New School ($15,706 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than American University (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 26.2% larger than aid received The New School ($27,138 vs. $21,504)
AU vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or The New School? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between The New School and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than The New School (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $12,100 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $378 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,872 vs. $24,250)
- The New School graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($246 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/