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Overview |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 409 students)
Syracuse vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or PHC?
- Syracuse University is 105.8% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Syracuse than Patrick Henry College ($58,440.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Syracuse ($26,095 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 55.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($11,020 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Syracuse University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 156.7% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($34,737 vs. $13,531)
Syracuse vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or PHC? 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 PHC and Syracuse.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/