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Overview |
UD | The New School | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 9,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $54,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $54,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $29,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $62,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $20,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
UD | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 9,148 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 5,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $246 |
Diversity |
UD | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UD | The New School | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 9,434 students)
UD vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or The New School?
- The New School is 291.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($54,910.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at The New School than University of Delaware ($54,910.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than The New School ($17,716 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 101.3% lower than costs at The New School ($14,838 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than University of Delaware (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 57.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($20,504 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at The New School (3.59)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than The New School (62.5%)
UD vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or The New School? 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 The New School and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than The New School (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $8,600 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $331 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,872 vs. $24,203)
- The New School graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($246 vs. $250)
- More UD 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/