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BU Barnard Cornell Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Penn State Northeastern Binghamton University UB Vassar| New York University | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 77% |
Admission |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 61% | ||
Campus |
NYU | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 22,698 students)
NYU vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Syracuse than New York University ($58,440.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Syracuse ($29,499 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 18.1% lower than costs at New York University ($17,170 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than New York University (77% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($47,096 vs. $34,737)
NYU vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 165 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming NYU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Syracuse University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $65,900)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/