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Overview |
NYU | Stanford | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 57,335 | 18,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,438 | $61,731 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,438 | $61,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,786 | $19,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,730 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,269 | $64,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 55% |
Admission |
NYU | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113,578 | 53,733 | ||
| Admitted | 10,693 | 2,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.4% | 80.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1510/1580 | ||
| 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 |
NYU | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $128 |
Diversity |
NYU | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
NYU | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 47% | ||
Campus |
NYU | Stanford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Stanford based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 18,446 students)
NYU vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Stanford?
- Stanford University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,731.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Stanford than New York University ($61,731.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than NYU ($17,998 vs. $30,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stanford University are 14.4% lower than costs at New York University ($19,922 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stanford University than New York University (55% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 32.9% larger than aid received New York University ($64,164 vs. $48,269)
NYU vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or NYU .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 119 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (9.4%) than Stanford (3.9%)
NYU vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU or Stanford? 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 Stanford and NYU.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than New York University (96% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $46,900 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $76,000)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $10,775 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($12,475 vs. $23,250)
- Stanford graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($128 vs. $240)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/