College comparison

GW 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	GW Washington, DC	NYU New York, NY
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	47%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1350–1500	1480–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,182	28,663
Avg net price	$36,586	$37,050
Median earnings (10 yr)GW reports higher median earnings	$90,873	$82,509
Graduation rate	84%	88%
Median debt	$20,449	$20,500
Economic mobility	2.2%	3.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is George Washington University or New York University harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: George Washington University's acceptance rate is approximately 47% and New York University's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1350–1500 at George Washington 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.