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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt UB| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 77% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 22,698 students)
Rutgers vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 353% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Syracuse than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($58,440.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Syracuse ($17,535 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 23.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,909 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (77% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 171.7% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($34,737 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 30 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Rutgers vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $300 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $65,900)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/