Colleges Compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute vs The New School Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute vs The New School The New School is harder to get into (64% vs 67% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $32,758 vs $48,163 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The New School Admit rate 67% 64% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1380–1500 — ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 31–34 — SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Early action: Dec 1 Not checked yet
Cost Measure Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The New School Sticker price per year $85,291 $84,878 Average paid after grants $32,758 $48,163
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The New School Under $30,000 $25,140 $39,567 $30,000–$48,000 $25,313 $39,465 $48,000–$75,000 $31,222 $46,064 $75,000–$110,000 $33,659 $49,974 Over $110,000 $35,346 $59,291
After you start Measure Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The New School Undergrads 5,714 6,563 Graduate within 6 years 83% 71% Come back for year two 91% 85% Median earnings 10 years after starting $113,011 $64,471 Median debt at graduation $24,250 $21,250
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