College comparison

Georgia Tech 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	Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA	NYU New York, NY
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	14%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1370–1540	1480–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,785	28,663
Avg net price	$12,116	$37,050
Median earnings (10 yr)Georgia Tech reports higher median earnings	$102,772	$82,509
Graduation rate	94%	88%
Median debt	$21,672	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	3.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus or New York University harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 14% and New York University's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus vs New York University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1370–1540 at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 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.