College comparison

Georgetown 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	Georgetown Washington, DC	NYU New York, NY
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	13%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1550	1480–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,569	28,663
Avg net price	$40,815	$37,050
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Washington, DC	New York, NY

Quick answers

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

New York University is more selective: Georgetown University's acceptance rate is approximately 13% and New York University's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1550 at Georgetown 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.