College comparison

NYU vs Maryland

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	Maryland College Park, MD
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	9%	45%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	30,760
Avg net price	$37,050	$15,678
Median earnings (10 yr)Maryland reports higher median earnings	$82,509	$82,860
Graduation rate	88%	89%
Median debt	$20,500	$19,000
Economic mobility	3.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is New York University or University of Maryland-College Park harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Maryland-College Park's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for New York University vs University of Maryland-College Park?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1400–1530 at University of Maryland-College Park. 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.