New York University and State University of New York are not the same school. New York University is in Manhattan, New York, and the State University of New York is a system.

New York University is a world-leading private research university located in New York. Founded in 1831, it consists of 18 colleges and research institutes and is one of the largest private schools in the United States. Known for its generous alumni donations, research funds and educational philosophy of cultivating innovative talents, the comprehensive employability of graduates ranks 11th in the world, and the total number of famous alumni in the United States ranks 8th.

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The State University of New York is a university in New York State in the United States. A university system composed of several institutions of higher learning, not an independent university. The State University of New York was originally founded in Potsdam, New York, in 1816. It was not until 1948 that the State University of New York system became complete. The university system now consists of 64 member campuses.