College comparison

NYU vs UCLA

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	UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	33,475
Avg net price	$37,050	$12,548
Median earnings (10 yr)UCLA reports higher median earnings	$82,509	$82,511
Graduation rate	88%	93%
Median debt	$20,500	$14,000
Economic mobility	3.6%	5.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is New York University or University of California-Los Angeles harder to get into?

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of California-Los Angeles's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for New York University vs University of California-Los Angeles?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and — at University of California-Los Angeles. 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.