American vs The New School
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.American UniversityWashington, DCCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.The New SchoolNew York, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- American lists Mass 6 times a week; The New School lists Mass every weekday.
- American lists confession 3 times a week; The New School, 15 times a week.
- American has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 69% at The New School.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, American has the lower price after aid: $26,035 a year, against $56,494 at The New School.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
6 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
15 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
8 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Washington, DC
New York, NY
Setting
City
City
Students
13,019
9,434
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
62%
63%
Average SAT
1381
ACT middle 50%
29–32
Graduation rate
75%
69%
First-year retention
88%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$41,943
$58,741
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,233
$50,140
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,444
$52,812
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,035
$56,494
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,063
$59,894
Net price, over $110,000 income
$53,673
$64,738
Median debt
$22,750
$22,266
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$77,370
$52,901
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.