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Penn State UVM UMass Binghamton University UB JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech Fordham TCNJ UConn UMBC| University of Delaware | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 77% |
Admission |
UD | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UD | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 22,698 students)
UD vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 337.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Syracuse than University of Delaware ($58,440.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Syracuse ($18,044 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 20.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,234 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Syracuse University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 180.7% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($34,737 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 3 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
UD vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Delaware (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $4,600 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/