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Columbia vs NYU

Side-by-side admissions data for Columbia University and New York University. See which school matches your profile.

MetricColumbiaNYU
Acceptance Rate3.9%8%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1480–15701370–1540
Average GPA4.133.70
Undergrad Enrollment8,80029,400
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationNew York, NYNew York, NY
Founded17541831
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindYesNo
Meets Full NeedYesNo

Which is right for you?

Columbia and NYU weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

LeadershipColumbia values this more
Columbia: Very importantNYU: Considered
Awards & honorsColumbia values this more
Columbia: ImportantNYU: Considered
Activity depthColumbia values this more
Columbia: Very importantNYU: Important
Spike / distinctive talentColumbia values this more
Columbia: Very importantNYU: Important
RecommendationsColumbia values this more
Columbia: Very importantNYU: Important

Columbia

Manhattan-based Ivy with a famous Core Curriculum and global research footprint.

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NYU

City-as-campus private with strong arts, business (Stern), and a global network.

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Columbia Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

NYU Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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