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Pratt Institute NYU Fordham George Fox University OSU Linfield Syracuse Hunter Hofstra RISD Portland State University FIT| The New School | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | Pacific | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
The New School | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $270 |
Diversity |
The New School | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
The New School | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 61% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 3,559 students)
The New School vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Pacific?
- The New School is 4% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at The New School than Pacific University ($52,926.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than The New School ($33,472 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 86.7% lower than costs at The New School ($14,408 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than The New School (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 55% larger than aid received The New School ($33,340 vs. $21,504)
The New School vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or The New School .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than The New School (57.2%)
The New School vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Pacific? 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 Pacific and The New School.
- The graduation rate at The New School is the same as at Pacific University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $5,900 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $46,800)
- The New School students graduate with a $2,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,872 vs. $26,156)
- The New School graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($246 vs. $270)
- More Pacific 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/