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Overview |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,353 students)
Syracuse vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Allegheny College?
- Syracuse University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Syracuse than Allegheny College ($58,440.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Syracuse ($26,719 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 24.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,796 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($42,599 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is the same as at Allegheny College (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $55,200)
- Syracuse University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Syracuse graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/