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Fairfield University Pratt Institute Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC NYU URI UConn Syracuse Villanova UMass| The New School | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,434 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,910 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,910 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $29,874 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $62,226 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,504 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
The New School | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,148 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 5,719 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1250/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
The New School | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
The New School | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
The New School | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 90% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The New School is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (9,434 students vs. 4,635 students)
The New School vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Providence?
- Providence College is 9% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $54,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Providence than The New School ($59,830.00 vs. $54,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than The New School ($46,645 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 74.2% lower than costs at The New School ($17,150 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than Providence College (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 46.5% larger than aid received The New School ($30,040 vs. $20,504)
The New School vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or The New School .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Providence (3.47)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Providence (48.7%)
The New School vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Providence? 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 Providence and The New School.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than The New School (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $15,300 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $3,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,872 vs. $27,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/