New york University and new york State University are not the same schools. New york University is located in Manhattan, new york, and new york State University is a system.

New york University is a world-class private research university located in new york. Founded in 183 1, it is composed of 18 colleges and research institutes and is one of the largest private universities in the United States. Known for its generous alumni donations, scientific research funds and educational philosophy of cultivating innovative talents, the comprehensive employability of graduates ranks 1 1 in the world, and the total number of alumni of famous universities in the United States ranks eighth.

New york State University is a university system composed of many institutions of higher learning in new york, USA, not an independent university. New york State University was first established in Potsdam, new york in 18 16, and the system of new york State University was not perfected until 1948. Now the university system consists of 64 member campuses.