College comparison

NYU vs University of San Francisco

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 San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	9%	62%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1190–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	5,287
Avg net price	$37,050	$41,431
Median earnings (10 yr)University of San Francisco reports higher median earnings	$82,509	$89,812
Graduation rate	88%	70%
Median debt	$20,500	$23,000
Economic mobility	3.6%	2.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is New York University or University of San Francisco harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of San Francisco's is approximately 62% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for New York University vs University of San Francisco?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1190–1390 at University of San Francisco. 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.