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Overview |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 593 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nysid.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,600 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,155 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 82% |
Admission |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 108 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
NYSID | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than NYSID based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 593 students)
NYSID vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYSID or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 109.4% more expensive to attend than NYSID for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Syracuse than New York School of Interior Design ($61,310.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York School of Interior Design than Syracuse ($39,155 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 17.1% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($18,444 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than New York School of Interior Design (82% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 360.2% larger than aid received New York School of Interior Design ($29,110 vs. $6,325)
NYSID vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYSID or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or NYSID .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 130 points higher than at NYSID (1065)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NYSID (3.38)
- NYSID has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
NYSID vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYSID 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 NYSID.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than Syracuse University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $17,700 more per year than NYSID graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $48,200)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYSID students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/