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Overview |
The New School | Pitt | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
The New School | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The New School | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $278 |
Diversity |
The New School | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
The New School | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 40% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 10,108 students)
The New School vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Pitt?
- The New School is 167.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at The New School than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($52,926.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than The New School ($24,286 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 117.6% lower than costs at The New School ($12,360 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 96.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($21,504 vs. $10,919)
The New School vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or The New School .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
The New School vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Pitt? 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 Pitt and The New School.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than The New School (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $5,300 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $3,037 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,872 vs. $26,909)
- The New School graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($246 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/