College comparison

Cornell 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	Cornell Ithaca, NY	NYU New York, NY
Acceptance rateCornell University is more selective	9%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1480–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	28,663
Avg net price	$28,690	$37,050
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Ithaca, NY	New York, NY

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell 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.