| The New School vs. CIA |
#94 in National Universities #16 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,730 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,670 |
| expensive$44,423 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,560 |
| More$18,965 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,858 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,065 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter63.47% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.15% |
| Lower21.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.99% |
| 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 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 | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,068 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,147 |
| Larger6,591 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,011 |
| Larger2,477 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller136 |
| Larger205 | Online Student Population | Smaller99 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| Higher14% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,333) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,951) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,240) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,138 | Number of faculty | 202 |
| Higher$120,756 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,263 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.