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Overview |
Syracuse | JCU | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,922 students)
Syracuse vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or JCU?
- Syracuse University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Syracuse than John Carroll University ($58,440.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Syracuse ($30,496 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 30.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,200 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 14.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($34,737 vs. $30,415)
Syracuse vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 68 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or JCU? 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 JCU and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than John Carroll University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $8,300 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/