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Overview |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 82% |
Admission |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 22,948 students)
UConn vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 275.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Syracuse than University of Connecticut ($61,310.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Syracuse ($22,324 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 31.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,996 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than University of Connecticut (82% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 71.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($29,110 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 55 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
UConn vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Syracuse University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $3,900 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/