College comparison

NYU vs Northeastern

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	Northeastern Boston, MA
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	9%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1440–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	17,326
Avg net price	$37,050	$30,915
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	New York, NY	Boston, MA

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1440–1540 at Northeastern 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.