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NYU vs Ohio State University: Which is Better?

Side-by-side comparison of acceptance rates, SAT scores, tuition, earnings, and more, updated with the latest College Scorecard data.

School

NYU

New York, NY

School

Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

Head-to-Head Stats

MetricNYUOhio State
Acceptance Rate9.4%wins50.8%
SAT Range (25th–75th)1480–1570wins1330–1480
ACT Range (25th–75th)33–35wins29–32
Tuition (Out-of-State)$60,438$38,365wins
Avg Net Price$35,035$18,292wins
Median Earnings (10 yr)$82,509wins$60,409
Graduation Rate88.5%wins87.7%
Retention Rate95.5%wins94.1%
Student–Faculty Ratio8:1wins18:1
Total Enrollment29,43044,617wins

Verdict

Based on the data above, NYU edges out Ohio State on 7 of 10 measurable categories, including key factors like acceptance rate, earnings, and graduation rate. That said, the right choice depends heavily on your major, financial situation, and campus culture fit.

NYU Strengths

  • Acceptance Rate: 9.4%
  • SAT Range (25th–75th): 1480–1570
  • ACT Range (25th–75th): 33–35
  • Median Earnings (10 yr): $82,509

Ohio State Strengths

  • Tuition (Out-of-State): $38,365
  • Avg Net Price: $18,292
  • Total Enrollment: 44,617

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