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Overview |
Syracuse | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 54% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 4,651 students)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Syracuse University is 298.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at Syracuse than Penn State Harrisburg ($61,310.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Syracuse ($22,406 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 16.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,870 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Penn State Harrisburg (82% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 245.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($29,110 vs. $8,421)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 152 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/