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Overview |
Syracuse | Pitt | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 82% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 22,948 students)
Syracuse vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Pitt?
- Syracuse University is 204.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Syracuse than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($61,310.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Syracuse ($24,338 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 37.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,420 vs. $18,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University as University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 175.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($29,110 vs. $10,551)
Syracuse vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 77 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt 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 Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/