College comparison

Brown vs NYU

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	Brown Providence, RI	NYU New York, NY
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1480–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	28,663
Avg net price	$25,184	$37,050
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Providence, RI	New York, NY

Quick answers

Is Brown University or New York University harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and New York University's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brown University vs New York University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown University and 1480–1560 at New York University. 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.