College comparison

NYU vs Tufts

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	Tufts Medford, MA
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	9%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1470–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	7,061
Avg net price	$37,050	$39,998
Median earnings (10 yr)Tufts reports higher median earnings	$82,509	$83,214
Graduation rate	88%	94%
Median debt	$20,500	$16,250
Economic mobility	3.6%	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

New York University is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Tufts University's is approximately 11% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1470–1560 at Tufts 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.