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Overview |
Northeastern | The New School | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
Northeastern | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $246 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | 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
- Northeastern University is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 10,108 students)
Northeastern vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or The New School?
- Northeastern University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Northeastern than The New School ($59,100.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than The New School ($35,827 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 46% lower than costs at The New School ($18,430 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than Northeastern University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 96.9% larger than aid received The New School ($42,331 vs. $21,504)
Northeastern vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern 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 Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than The New School (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $16,800 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $4,003 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($23,872 vs. $27,875)
- The New School graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($246 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/