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Overview |
Cornell | NYU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 41% |
Admission |
Cornell | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1480/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Cornell | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cornell | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Cornell | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Cornell based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 26,264 students)
Cornell vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or NYU?
- Cornell University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Cornell than New York University ($65,204.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than NYU ($26,455 vs. $30,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 22.8% lower than costs at New York University ($18,554 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell University than New York University (51% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 17.6% larger than aid received New York University ($56,741 vs. $48,269)
Cornell vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 68 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (9.4%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell or NYU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NYU and Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than New York University (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $22,400 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $76,000)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,250)
- Cornell graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($124 vs. $240)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/