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JMU Mason Pratt Institute Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU NYU William & Mary UVA Fordham WVU| The New School | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | VCU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,434 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,910 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,910 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $29,874 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $62,226 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,504 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
The New School | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,148 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 5,719 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $240 |
Diversity |
The New School | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
The New School | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
The New School | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 9,434 students)
The New School vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or VCU?
- The New School is 327.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($54,910.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at The New School than Virginia Commonwealth University ($54,910.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than The New School ($22,852 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 85.3% lower than costs at The New School ($16,119 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than The New School (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 64.9% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($20,504 vs. $12,433)
The New School vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or The New School .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at The New School (3.59)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than The New School (62.5%)
The New School vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School or VCU? 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 VCU and The New School.
- The graduation rate at The New School is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $5,200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $622 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,872)
- VCU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More The New School graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/