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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Pratt Institute| The New School | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | Penn State | ||
| Location | New York, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 44% |
Admission |
The New School | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $277 |
Diversity |
The New School | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
The New School | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 40% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 10,108 students)
The New School vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Penn State?
- The New School is 188.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at The New School than Penn State Main Campus ($52,926.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than The New School ($26,747 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 111.1% lower than costs at The New School ($12,744 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than Penn State Main Campus (91% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 113.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($21,504 vs. $10,066)
The New School vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or The New School .
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
The New School vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or Penn State? 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 Penn State and The New School.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than The New School (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,600 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $2,946 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($23,872 vs. $26,818)
- The New School graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($246 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/