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Penn vs NYU

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

MetricPennNYU
Acceptance Rate5.4%8%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1500–15701370–1540
Average GPA3.903.70
Undergrad Enrollment9,87029,400
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationPhiladelphia, PANew York, NY
Founded17401831
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindYesNo
Meets Full NeedYesNo

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.

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NYU

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

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Penn Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

NYU Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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