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Overview |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,026 students)
Syracuse vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Arcadia?
- Syracuse University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Syracuse than Arcadia University ($58,440.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Syracuse ($29,692 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 25.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,720 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($34,737 vs. $30,934)
Syracuse vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 91 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Arcadia University (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/