Key differences on Getting in
- 1
New York's yield is 18 pts higher than Boston's
Yield rate - 2
New York's SAT midpoint is 45 points higher than Boston's
SAT midpoint - 3
New York admits 9.2% vs. 11% at Boston
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- New YorkUltra selective
- BostonHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- New YorkTest-optional
- BostonTest-optional
How they read a record
New York
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Boston
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. 78% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so .
What they look at
| Factor | New York | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:New York University Common Data Set, 2024-25;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why