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Overview |
AU | NYU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 41% |
Admission |
AU | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
AU | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
AU | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 50% | ||
Campus |
AU | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 13,019 students)
AU vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or NYU?
- New York University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at NYU than American University ($60,438.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than AU ($30,730 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 33.9% lower than costs at New York University ($17,012 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than New York University (62% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 53.7% larger than aid received American University ($48,269 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or AU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 108 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming NYU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than NYU (9.4%)
AU vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than American University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $11,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $64,800)
- New York University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,250)
- NYU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/