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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Penn State Binghamton University Northwestern UB| Georgetown University | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 77% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Syracuse?
- Georgetown University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Georgetown than Syracuse University ($61,872.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Syracuse ($35,566 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 9.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,170 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Georgetown University (77% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($45,949 vs. $34,737)
Georgetown vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 221 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Syracuse University (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $53,000 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $65,900)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/