The New School vs Art Center College of Design

The New School and Art Center College of Design, while both esteemed institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. The New School, located in the heart of New York City, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, including liberal arts, design, and performing arts. Art Center College of Design, situated in Pasadena, California, specializes in art and design education, with a focus on preparing students for careers in the creative industries. With different acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, these institutions cater to different student profiles and career aspirations. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which school aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Art Center College of Design	The New School
Overview
Location	Pasadena, California	New York, New York
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	85.0%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.6%	66.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	982	9,696
Total number of admissions given out	742	6,428
Admitted students who chose to enroll	269	1,902
Yield rate	36.3%	29.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$72,066	$73,344
Average net price	$50,420	$43,547
Tuition	$47,334	$51,128
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $15,000 Meal plan: $6,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	64.0% Average amount $17,667	99.0% Average amount $20,330
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $5,367	26.0% Average amount $5,138
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $38,675	4.0% Average amount $23,894

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,028 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	7,381 Men 24.3% Women 75.7%
Graduate students	291 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%	3,112 Men 31.9% Women 68.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	81.9%
International students	45.4%	33.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,325
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California New York New Jersey Florida Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Engineering Technologies Communications Technology Architecture Computer and Information Science	Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science Communication and Journalism Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	75.9%	69.9%
Dropout rate	9.8%	16.3%
Transferred out	8.6%	13.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,017 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $57,513 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,536 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $27,282 Architectural Sciences and Technology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,380 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,126 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,973 Year 2: $81,702 Year 3: N/A Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,061 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,685 Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $11,851 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $17,249 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $63,289 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $82,468 Visual and Performing Arts, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $72,367 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,302 Year 2: $58,866 Year 3: $69,897 Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,442 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $68,670 Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,057 Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $63,261 Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,427 Year 2: $63,430 Year 3: $62,407 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,154 Year 2: $59,788 Year 3: $60,722 Sustainability Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,594 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $59,550 International Relations and National Security Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,177 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $55,483 Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,981 Year 2: $46,407 Year 3: $51,410

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