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AU Georgetown Pratt Institute Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova NYU Miami Syracuse| George Washington University | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | The New School | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 91% |
Admission |
George Washington | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
George Washington | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 54% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | The New School | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 10,108 students)
George Washington vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or The New School?
- George Washington University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at George Washington than The New School ($62,110.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than The New School ($42,723 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 71.1% lower than costs at The New School ($15,720 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than George Washington University (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 64% larger than aid received The New School ($35,257 vs. $21,504)
George Washington vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than The New School (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $27,800 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $1,090 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,872 vs. $24,962)
- The New School graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/