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Overview |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 4,731 students)
Syracuse vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or University of Scranton?
- Syracuse University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Syracuse than University of Scranton ($58,440.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Syracuse ($35,526 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 4.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,490 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Syracuse University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 15% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($34,737 vs. $30,218)
Syracuse vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 61 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Scranton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $62,100)
- University of Scranton and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/