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Case Western Pratt Institute RPI Colgate BU Vassar NYU Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University| The New School | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | U of R | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
The New School | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $253 |
Diversity |
The New School | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
The New School | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
The New School | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 10,108 students)
The New School vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 14.4% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at U of R than The New School ($60,550.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than The New School ($39,775 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 47.5% lower than costs at The New School ($18,232 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than University of Rochester (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 84.7% larger than aid received The New School ($39,715 vs. $21,504)
The New School vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or The New School .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than U of R (38.9%)
The New School vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or U of R? 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 U of R and The New School.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than The New School (83% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $18,300 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $628 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,872 vs. $24,500)
- The New School graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/