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Overview |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,334 students)
Syracuse vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or EMU?
- Syracuse University is 44% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Syracuse than Eastern Mennonite University ($58,440.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Syracuse ($23,783 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 40.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($12,240 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Syracuse University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 14% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($34,737 vs. $30,460)
Syracuse vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 186 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or EMU? 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 EMU and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $22,000 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU 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/