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JMU Mason Pratt Institute Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU NYU William & Mary Fordham Longwood University UVA| The New School | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | CNU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
The New School | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
The New School | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
The New School | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
The New School | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 4,559 students)
The New School vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or CNU?
- The New School is 464.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at The New School than Christopher Newport University ($52,926.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than The New School ($23,287 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 124.4% lower than costs at The New School ($11,990 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than Christopher Newport University (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 168.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($21,504 vs. $8,022)
The New School vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or The New School .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at The New School (3.59)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than The New School (57.2%)
The New School vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or CNU? 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 CNU and The New School.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than The New School (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $5,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $47,100)
- The New School students graduate with a $1,128 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,872 vs. $25,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/