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Overview |
York | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 82% |
Admission |
York | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
York | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 6,161 students)
York vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 784.7% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312% higher at Syracuse than CUNY York College ($61,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Syracuse ($5,631 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 18.1% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($18,444 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Syracuse University (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 268.7% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($29,110 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or York .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 310 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at York (3.15)
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
York vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than CUNY York College (80% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $22,700 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/