| The New School vs. Vassar |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#94 in National Universities #16 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| 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 Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$58,730 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$71,030 |
| cheaper$44,423 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$67,805 |
| Less$18,965 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$48,362 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier63.47% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter18.57% |
| Lower21.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.78% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger9,068 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,462 |
| Larger6,591 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,462 |
| 2,477 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 205 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| Higher14% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,333) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,435) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 2,138 | Number of faculty | 358 |
| Lower$120,756 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,701 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.