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Overview |
The New School | Union College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
The New School | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
The New School | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
The New School | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 63% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 2,107 students)
The New School vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Union College?
- Union College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Union College than The New School ($63,603.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than The New School ($41,136 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 70.6% lower than costs at The New School ($15,768 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than The New School (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 74.5% larger than aid received The New School ($37,530 vs. $21,504)
The New School vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or The New School .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Union College (3.5)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Union College (46.5%)
The New School vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Union College? 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 Union College and The New School.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than The New School (86% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $21,500 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $3,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,872 vs. $27,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/