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Overview |
Syracuse | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 84% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 504 students)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Penn State Beaver?
- Syracuse University is 343.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163% higher at Syracuse than Penn State Beaver ($61,310.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Syracuse ($19,329 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 43.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($12,852 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than Syracuse University (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 230% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($29,110 vs. $8,820)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 196 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Penn State Beaver (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/