<p>For whoever posted a difference between USC and NYU:</p>
<p>They are very similar, however. The reason USC is ranked higher is, more likely than not, because of their financial aid. </p>
<p>NYU, on average, according to collegeboard, meet 69% of need.
USC, on average, according to collegeboard, meet 100% of need. </p>
<p>Financial resources per student are listed at 10% of the criteria. Another large part of ranking has to do with HS counselor opinion. Which, since NYU is known for giving bad aid, HS counselors are more likely to favor USC over NYU.</p>