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Overview |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $299 |
Diversity |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 48% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The New School is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 1,353 students)
The New School vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 0% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Allegheny College than The New School ($52,950.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than The New School ($26,719 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 95% lower than costs at The New School ($13,796 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than The New School (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 98.1% larger than aid received The New School ($42,599 vs. $21,504)
The New School vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or The New School .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than The New School (57.2%)
The New School vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and The New School.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than The New School (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $2,500 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $5,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,872 vs. $29,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($246 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College 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/