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Overview |
AU | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 77% |
Admission |
AU | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 61% | ||
Campus |
AU | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Syracuse than American University ($58,440.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Syracuse ($41,369 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 9.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,706 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than American University (77% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 28% larger than aid received American University ($34,737 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 57 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Syracuse? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Syracuse and AU.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than American University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $1,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/