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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Penn State Binghamton University UB Bucknell| Colgate University | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 82% |
Admission |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Syracuse?
- Colgate University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Colgate than Syracuse University ($66,622.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Syracuse ($26,954 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 9.9% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,790 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Colgate University (82% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($56,696 vs. $29,110)
Colgate vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 179 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Syracuse University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $65,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/