Key differences on Getting in
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Newschool of Architecture and Design's yield is 11 pts higher than Design Institute of San Diego's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Acceptance rate
Newschool of Architecture and Design100%
Design Institute of San DiegoNot reported
Applicants
Newschool of Architecture and Design10Most
Design Institute of San Diego7
Admitted
Newschool of Architecture and Design10Most
Design Institute of San Diego7
Yield rate
Newschool of Architecture and Design40%Highest
Design Institute of San Diego29%
Quad's selectivity
- Newschool of Architecture and DesignAccessible
- Design Institute of San DiegoNot rated
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Women admitted
Newschool of Architecture and DesignNot reported
Design Institute of San DiegoNot reported
Men admitted
Newschool of Architecture and DesignNot reported
Design Institute of San DiegoNot reported
Test scores
None of these colleges report SAT total ranges.
None of these colleges report ACT composite ranges.
Submitted SAT
Newschool of Architecture and DesignNot reported
Design Institute of San DiegoNot reported
Submitted ACT
Newschool of Architecture and DesignNot reported
Design Institute of San DiegoNot reported
Test policy
- Newschool of Architecture and DesignTest-blind
- Design Institute of San DiegoTest-blind
How they read a record
Newschool of Architecture and Design
GPA and the high school record are required.
Design Institute of San Diego
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Newschool of Architecture and Design | Design Institute of San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

