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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Pratt Institute Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte NYU UB William & Mary| The New School | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | Mason | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
The New School | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $204 |
Diversity |
The New School | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
The New School | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 17% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 10,108 students)
The New School vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Mason?
- The New School is 440.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at The New School than George Mason University ($52,926.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than The New School ($18,479 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 105% lower than costs at The New School ($13,120 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than George Mason University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 99.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($21,504 vs. $10,760)
The New School vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or The New School .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than The New School (57.2%)
The New School vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Mason? 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 Mason and The New School.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than The New School (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $9,200 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,700)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,122 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,872)
- Mason graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($204 vs. $246)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/