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Overview |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 14,320 students)
Syracuse vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or UVM?
- Syracuse University is 276.6% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Syracuse than University of Vermont ($61,310.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Syracuse ($22,062 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 38.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,354 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 52.5% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($29,110 vs. $19,093)
Syracuse vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 16 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming UVM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or UVM? 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 UVM and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Vermont (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $12,400 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/