Moore College of Art and Design vs The New School

Moore College of Art and Design and The New School stand out as two esteemed institutions offering specialized education in the arts, design, and humanities. While both share a commitment to fostering creativity and innovation, they differ in several key aspects. Moore College of Art and Design, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, boasts a smaller student body and a higher acceptance rate compared to The New School in New York City. The New School, on the other hand, offers a wider range of academic programs, including liberal arts and social sciences, and attracts a more diverse student population. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the best fit for your educational aspirations.

	Moore College of Art and Design	The New School
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	New York, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	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	73.0%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	58.1%	66.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60	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	1,113	9,696
Total number of admissions given out	647	6,428
Admitted students who chose to enroll	100	1,902
Yield rate	15.5%	29.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$65,201	$73,344
Average net price	$38,354	$43,547
Tuition	$44,620	$51,128
Room & board	$17,340	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)	100.0% Average amount $26,113	99.0% Average amount $20,330
Students receiving federal student loan	92.0% Average amount $1,631	26.0% Average amount $5,138
Students taking out private loans	33.0% Average amount $24,286	4.0% Average amount $23,894

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	357 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	7,381 Men 24.3% Women 75.7%
Graduate students	25 Men 4.0% Women 96.0%	3,112 Men 31.9% Women 68.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	55.2%	81.9%
International students	N/A	33.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	240	2,325
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Florida Maryland	California New York New Jersey Florida Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Education Multidisciplinary Studies	Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science Communication and Journalism Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.4%	69.9%
Dropout rate	42.6%	16.3%
Transferred out	N/A	13.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,976 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $34,306 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,530 Year 2: $24,267 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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