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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| Elmira College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
EC | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
EC | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
EC | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 69.6% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Syracuse than Elmira College ($61,310.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Syracuse ($24,551 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 31.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,990 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Elmira College ($29,110 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or EC .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
EC vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Elmira College (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $19,900 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $46,000)
- Syracuse University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and EC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/