College comparison

Indiana 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	Indiana Bloomington, IN	NYU New York, NY
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	78%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1480–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	37,806	28,663
Avg net price	$16,264	$37,050
Median earnings (10 yr)NYU reports higher median earnings	$63,742	$82,509
Graduation rate	80%	88%
Median debt	$19,509	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	3.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Bloomington or New York University harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and New York University's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington vs New York University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at Indiana University-Bloomington 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.