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Overview |
UChicago | NYU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 45% |
Admission |
UChicago | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UChicago | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $240 |
Diversity |
UChicago | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
UChicago | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 UChicago based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or NYU?
- University of Chicago is 10.5% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at UChicago than New York University ($61,179.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than UChicago ($29,499 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Chicago are 10.2% lower than costs at New York University ($18,396 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than New York University (52% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 2.8% larger than aid received New York University ($48,422 vs. $47,096)
UChicago vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 146 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than New York University (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $22,500 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $76,000)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,250)
- UChicago graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($149 vs. $240)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/