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Overview |
Syracuse | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 954 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 71% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 954 students)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Syracuse University is 319.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.6% higher at Syracuse than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($61,310.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Syracuse ($19,070 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 37.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,448 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (82% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 259% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($29,110 vs. $8,108)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 176 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/