<p>If there is a ranking source that ranks all programs at SC and all programs at NYU I have never seen it. Both are large universities in urban areas, but there are differences. According to statistics by one ranking…</p>
<p>SC graduates more of their students.<br>
NYU does not retain as many of their students through the freshmen year.
SC has more classes under 20 students.
NYU’s faculty student ratio is 1/11. SC’s faculty student ratio is 1/9.
SC has more National Merit Scholars attending.
NYU has fewer faculty who are full time.
SC is much more selective at 23 than NYU at 41.
SC has higher SAT scores for entering freshmen.
NYU has far fewer students in the top ten per cent of their class than SC.
Both universities were even in financial resources.
SC was fourth in the listing of alumni giving rank. NYU was 156th.
At NYU average alumni giving is at 9%. At SC average alumni giving is at 43%.
Incidentally, only three national universities give at a higher rate than USC alumni.
USC has a stronger financial aid program.
More international students attend SC than any other national university.
SC has a small campus on Catalina Island.<br>
SC has a true campus with green spaces, fountains, courtyards and brand new student center.</p>