College comparison

Fordham vs NYU

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Fordham Bronx, NY	NYU New York, NY
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	59%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1320–1480	1480–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,512	28,663
Avg net price	$44,338	$37,050
Median earnings (10 yr)Fordham reports higher median earnings	$85,569	$82,509
Graduation rate	82%	88%
Median debt	$24,300	$20,500
Economic mobility	4.0%	3.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Fordham University or New York University harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: Fordham University's acceptance rate is approximately 59% and New York University's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Fordham University vs New York University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1320–1480 at Fordham University and 1480–1560 at New York University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.