The University of the Arts (UArts) vs Newschool of Architecture and Design

The University of the Arts and Newschool of Architecture and Design, both esteemed institutions in the realm of creative education, offer distinct experiences for aspiring artists and designers. While The University of the Arts boasts a lower acceptance rate of 58%, its larger student body of 2,000 undergraduates provides a diverse and vibrant campus community. Newschool of Architecture and Design, with a higher acceptance rate of 75%, fosters a more intimate learning environment with approximately 800 undergraduate students. Both institutions excel in different areas of study, with The University of the Arts renowned for its programs in fine arts, music, and dance, while Newschool of Architecture and Design specializes in architecture, interior design, and industrial design. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including graduation rates, popular majors, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Newschool of Architecture and Design	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	46.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	60.8%	85.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	189	1,293
Total number of admissions given out	115	1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll	15	269
Yield rate	13.0%	24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$56,958	$68,690
Average net price	$48,752	$25,932
Tuition	$28,827	$48,350
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $11,380 Meal plan: $6,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	83.0% Average amount $6,934	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $2,823	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	301 Men 58.8% Women 41.2%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	77 Men 67.5% Women 32.5%	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Architecture Business Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.7%	68.1%
Dropout rate	46.3%	31.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Architecture (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $47,118 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $61,942 Architecture (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,755 Year 2: $44,989 Year 3: $53,865 Construction Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,148 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,721 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,511 Museology/Museum Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,796 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,041 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,047 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $30,926 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,322 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,815 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $28,945 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,696 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $28,612 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,267 Year 2: $21,613 Year 3: $26,673 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,297 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,067 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $25,752 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,579 Year 2: $19,358 Year 3: $25,140

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