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BU Barnard Cornell Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Case Western Northeastern Vassar Columbia Yale| New York University | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | U of R | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 71% |
Admission |
NYU | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
NYU | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $253 |
Diversity |
NYU | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
NYU | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NYU | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 12,197 students)
NYU vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 9.3% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at U of R than New York University ($60,550.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than U of R ($29,499 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 11.2% lower than costs at New York University ($18,232 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than New York University (71% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($47,096 vs. $39,715)
NYU vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or NYU .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU or U of R? 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 U of R and NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than University of Rochester (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $5,000 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $71,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,500)
- NYU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/