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Overview |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,991 students)
Syracuse vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or DeSales University?
- Syracuse University is 42.2% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Syracuse than DeSales University ($58,440.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Syracuse ($29,104 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 27.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,500 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 24.8% larger than aid received DeSales University ($34,737 vs. $27,824)
Syracuse vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 141 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than DeSales University (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $14,800 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/