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FIU Florida Tulane Penn State Binghamton University UB University of Richmond Fordham UVM Florida State Drexel Villanova| University of Miami | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,593 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,104 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,104 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,580 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,028 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,720 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 82% |
Admission |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,286 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.5% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1470 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 19,593 students)
Miami vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $58,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Syracuse than University of Miami ($61,310.00 vs. $58,104.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Miami than Syracuse ($41,028 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 17% lower than costs at University of Miami ($18,444 vs. $21,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than University of Miami (82% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 26.1% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($36,720 vs. $29,110)
Miami vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Miami .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 124 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Miami (18.5%)
Miami vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Miami (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $4,300 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $65,900)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $7,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($19,846 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami 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/