The New School vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The New School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) stand as two distinct beacons of higher education, each offering a unique blend of academic rigor, cultural diversity, and transformative experiences. While both institutions share a commitment to excellence, they diverge in several key aspects. The New School, known for its liberal arts and social sciences programs, boasts a diverse student body and an acceptance rate of 50%, fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment. MIT, renowned for its prowess in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), attracts a highly selective pool of applicants, with an acceptance rate of just 7%. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	The New School
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	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	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	99.0%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.1%	66.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	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	33,240	9,696
Total number of admissions given out	1,365	6,428
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,177	1,902
Yield rate	86.2%	29.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,920	$73,344
Average net price	$30,958	$43,547
Tuition	$55,510	$51,128
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,550 Meal plan: $6,550	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 $32,562	99.0% Average amount $20,330
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,112	26.0% Average amount $5,138
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,891	4.0% Average amount $23,894

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,638 Men 51.9% Women 48.1%	7,381 Men 24.3% Women 75.7%
Graduate students	7,296 Men 62.0% Women 38.0%	3,112 Men 31.9% Women 68.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	81.9%
International students	29.2%	33.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	6,280	2,325
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Texas New York Florida New Jersey	California New York New Jersey Florida Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Architecture Mathematics and Statistics	Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science Communication and Journalism Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.2%	69.9%
Dropout rate	3.0%	16.3%
Transferred out	N/A	13.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $144,716 Year 2: $150,045 Year 3: $183,153 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $170,089 Year 2: $165,236 Year 3: $182,183 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $118,191 Year 2: $127,993 Year 3: $163,496 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,796 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $155,540 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $133,685 Year 2: $137,214 Year 3: $155,079 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $104,229 Year 2: $121,226 Year 3: $139,548 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $141,603 Year 2: $126,504 Year 3: $132,987 Mechanical Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $112,885 Year 3: $124,425 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $135,266 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $112,404 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,955 Year 2: $104,749 Year 3: $109,672	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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