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Fairfield University Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Marist College Drexel Quinnipiac RIT BU Skidmore College| Sacred Heart University | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than SHU based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 10,721 students)
SHU vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Syracuse than Sacred Heart University ($58,440.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Syracuse University than SHU ($43,651 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($17,170 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($34,737 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SHU (3.55)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
SHU vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Sacred Heart University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $6,200 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/