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Pratt Institute NYU Fordham Syracuse Hunter Hofstra RISD FIT Drexel Gettysburg College Sarah Lawrence SCAD| Washington College | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | The New School | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 9,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $54,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $54,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $29,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $62,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $20,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Washington College | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 9,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 5,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $246 |
Diversity |
Washington College | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Washington College | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- The New School is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,434 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or The New School?
- The New School is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($54,910.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at The New School than Washington College ($54,910.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than The New School ($33,553 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 88.9% lower than costs at The New School ($15,814 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than The New School (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 78.5% larger than aid received The New School ($36,593 vs. $20,504)
Washington College vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than The New School (62.5%)
Washington College vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than The New School (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $1,900 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,800)
- The New School students graduate with a $378 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,872 vs. $24,250)
- The New School graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($246 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/