EC vs. NYU

Comparable Facts

Compare Elmira College in Elmira, NY with New York University in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

New York University is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (56,832 students vs. 786 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (Small City setting); New York University is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New York University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Elmira College 11:1; New York University 8:1.

EC vs. NYU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, EC or NYU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than NYU ($23,682 vs. $30,325).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 38.2% lower than at New York University ($14,550 vs. $23,530).
• New York University is 61.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than EC (about $23,820 more per year; $62,796.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 61.1% higher at NYU than at Elmira College (about $23,820 more per year; $62,796.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at New York University (100% vs. 37%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 87.3% larger than aid received by Elmira College students ($53,901 vs. $28,780).

EC vs. NYU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, EC or NYU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NYU and EC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at New York University (1520) is 280 points higher than at EC (1240).
• Incoming NYU students have a 7 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (34 vs. 27 at EC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 1090/1385; New York University 1480/1560.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Elmira College 26/29; New York University 34/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: EC - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional); NYU - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at EC (3.22).
• EC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than NYU (9.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at EC vs. 55.4% at NYU.

EC vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for EC and NYU? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• New York University's six-year graduation rate (86%) is higher than Elmira College's (60%).
• Graduates from New York University earn a median of about $30,000 more per year than EC graduates about ten years after starting college ($76,000 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, New York University graduates have a $3,750 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($23,250 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, NYU graduates have an estimated $39 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($240 vs. $279).
• More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.