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Side-by-side admissions data for University of Pennsylvania and New York University. See which school matches your profile.
| Metric | Penn | NYU |
|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 8% |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1500–1570 | 1370–1540 |
| Average GPA | 3.90 | 3.70 |
| Undergrad Enrollment | 9,870 | 29,400 |
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | New York, NY |
| Founded | 1740 | 1831 |
| Test Policy | Test-Optional | Test-Optional |
| Need-Blind | Yes | No |
| Meets Full Need | Yes | No |
Which is right for you?
Penn and NYU weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.
LeadershipPenn values this more
Penn: Very importantNYU: Considered
Awards & honorsPenn values this more
Penn: ImportantNYU: Considered
Activity depthPenn values this more
Penn: Very importantNYU: Important
RecommendationsPenn values this more
Penn: Very importantNYU: Important
Penn
Home of Wharton — the most pre-professional Ivy, popular for finance and tech.
Full profile NYU
City-as-campus private with strong arts, business (Stern), and a global network.
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