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BU William & Mary Villanova Barnard Cornell UVA Fordham Lehigh Washington and Lee Georgetown Bucknell Carnegie Mellon| New York University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | New York, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 57% |
Admission |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $218 |
Diversity |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 75% | ||
Campus |
NYU | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 3,876 students)
NYU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 8.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at University of Richmond than New York University ($60,330.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than NYU ($29,248 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 36.3% lower than costs at New York University ($14,870 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than New York University (57% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($47,096 vs. $46,385)
NYU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 23 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming NYU students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than University of Richmond (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,250)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/