College comparison

NYU vs USC

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	USC Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateNew York University is more selective	9%	10%
SAT (25–75)	1480–1560	1450–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,663	20,443
Avg net price	$37,050	$32,740
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	New York, NY	Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers

Is New York University or University of Southern California harder to get into?

New York University is more selective: New York University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Southern California's is approximately 10% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1480–1560 at New York University and 1450–1550 at University of Southern California. 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.