The New School vs Dartmouth

The New School and Dartmouth College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. The New School, located in the heart of New York City, is known for its innovative approach to education, small class sizes, and diverse student body. Dartmouth College, nestled in the picturesque town of Hanover, New Hampshire, boasts a rich history, strong liberal arts curriculum, and vibrant campus life. With acceptance rates of 25% and 8%, respectively, both institutions are highly selective. While The New School excels in fields like design, performing arts, and social sciences, Dartmouth is renowned for its programs in engineering, business, and the humanities. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings, student demographics, graduation rates, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Dartmouth College	The New School
Overview
Location	Hanover, New Hampshire	New York, New York
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	98.0%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	6.2%	66.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1440 - 1560	N/A
ACT range	33 - 35	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	47.0%
Students submitting ACT score	30.0%
Total number of applicants	28,356	9,696
Total number of admissions given out	1,750	6,428
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,221	1,902
Yield rate	69.8%	29.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$81,501	$73,344
Average net price	$24,078	$43,547
Tuition	$58,953	$51,128
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,569 Meal plan: $6,792	Room/dormitory: $15,000 Meal plan: $6,400
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	48.0% Average amount $56,106	99.0% Average amount $20,330
Students receiving federal student loan	20.0% Average amount $5,066	26.0% Average amount $5,138
Students taking out private loans	37.0% Average amount $5,335	4.0% Average amount $23,894

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,556 Men 50.7% Women 49.3%	7,381 Men 24.3% Women 75.7%
Graduate students	2,205 Men 50.4% Women 49.6%	3,112 Men 31.9% Women 68.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	97.3%	81.9%
International students	17.0%	33.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	3,733	2,325
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California New York Mississippi New Jersey Texas	California New York New Jersey Florida Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Social Sciences Mathematics and Statistics	Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science Communication and Journalism Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	93.6%	69.9%
Dropout rate	4.9%	16.3%
Transferred out	N/A	13.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $160,724 Year 2: $167,295 Year 3: $180,970 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $111,259 Year 2: $113,015 Year 3: $128,856 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $85,069 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $98,252 Public Health (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $77,715 Year 3: $88,684 Engineering Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,341 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $81,883 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,277 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $81,813 Area Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,302 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $80,946 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,095 Year 2: $62,192 Year 3: $75,463 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,013 Year 2: $103,078 Year 3: $71,100 Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $58,996 Year 2: $61,728 Year 3: $70,914	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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