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Overview |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 45% |
Admission |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 23,161 students)
Northwestern vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or NYU?
- Northwestern University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Northwestern than New York University ($62,391.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than NYU ($22,095 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern University are 4.3% lower than costs at New York University ($19,440 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern University than New York University (50% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 31% larger than aid received New York University ($61,716 vs. $47,096)
Northwestern vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 100 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than New York University (94% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $13,800 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $76,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $3,872 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($19,378 vs. $23,250)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($200 vs. $240)
- More Northwestern 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/