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BU BC Tufts Babson Penn State NYU Binghamton University UB Brandeis University Fordham Bentley UVM| Northeastern University | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 82% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 22,948 students)
Northeastern vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Syracuse?
- Northeastern University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Northeastern than Syracuse University ($62,000.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Syracuse ($34,770 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 1.9% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,444 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Northeastern University (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($46,558 vs. $29,110)
Northeastern vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 240 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Northeastern University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $65,900)
- Syracuse University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Syracuse graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/