| The New School vs. Columbia University |
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|---|---|---|
#94 in National Universities #16 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$56,386 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$69,045 |
| cheaper$53,018 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,279 |
| Less$20,315 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,638 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier57.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.95% |
| Lower26.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable64.06% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,108 | Total Enrollment | Larger34,782 |
| Smaller7,171 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,902 |
| Smaller2,937 | Graduate Student Population | Larger25,880 |
| Smaller304 | Online Student Population | Larger1,111 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,333) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,040 | Number of faculties | 6,229 |
| Lower$113,306 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$185,958 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.