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Pratt Institute NYU Fordham Syracuse Hunter Hofstra RISD FIT Drexel Sarah Lawrence SCAD Seton Hall University| The New School | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,434 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,910 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,910 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $29,874 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $62,226 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,504 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,148 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 5,719 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $129 |
Diversity |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 30% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The New School is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (9,434 students vs. 8,315 students)
The New School vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Jefferson?
- The New School is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($54,910.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at The New School than Thomas Jefferson University ($54,910.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than The New School ($29,097 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 73.2% lower than costs at The New School ($17,246 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than The New School (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 61.3% larger than aid received The New School ($33,063 vs. $20,504)
The New School vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or The New School .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than The New School (62.5%)
The New School vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and The New School.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $70,200 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $52,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,372 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,872)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($129 vs. $246)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/