College comparison

NYU vs Penn

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	Penn Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Pennsylvania is more selective	9%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1510–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	10,650
Avg net price	$37,050	$28,699
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	New York, NY	Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers

Is New York University or University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1510–1570 at University of Pennsylvania. 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.