College comparison

NYU vs University of Central Florida

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	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	9%	40%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1200–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	59,146
Avg net price	$37,050	$10,411
Median earnings (10 yr)NYU reports higher median earnings	$82,509	$58,308
Graduation rate	88%	78%
Median debt	$20,500	$18,190
Economic mobility	3.6%	2.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is New York University or University of Central Florida harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Central Florida's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for New York University vs University of Central Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1200–1350 at University of Central Florida. 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.