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Overview |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 20,824 students)
Syracuse vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Baylor?
- Syracuse University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Baylor for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $54,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Syracuse than Baylor University ($61,310.00 vs. $54,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baylor University than Syracuse ($49,727 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 29.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,235 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Syracuse University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Baylor University ($29,110 vs. $20,409)
Syracuse vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 44 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Baylor has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Baylor University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $56,200)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Baylor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/