College comparison

NYU vs UVA

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	UVA Charlottesville, VA
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	9%	17%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	17,597
Avg net price	$37,050	$21,565
Median earnings (10 yr)UVA reports higher median earnings	$82,509	$86,863
Graduation rate	88%	96%
Median debt	$20,500	$17,500
Economic mobility	3.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is New York University or University of Virginia-Main Campus harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Virginia-Main Campus's is approximately 17% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for New York University vs University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1410–1540 at University of Virginia-Main Campus. 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.