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Overview |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 77% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 349.5% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 349.5% higher at Syracuse than Plaza College ($58,440.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Syracuse ($17,178 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 145.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($7,000 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Syracuse University (90% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 409.2% larger than aid received Plaza College ($34,737 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Plaza College .
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $38,600 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/