College comparison

NYU vs Tulane

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	NYU New York, NY	Tulane New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	9%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1400–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	7,767
Avg net price	$37,050	$39,949
Median earnings (10 yr)NYU reports higher median earnings	$82,509	$63,268
Graduation rate	88%	86%
Median debt	$20,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	3.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is New York University or Tulane University of Louisiana harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Tulane University of Louisiana's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for New York University vs Tulane University of Louisiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1400–1520 at Tulane University of Louisiana. 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.