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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| Saint John Fisher College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Fisher | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisher | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fisher | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | 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 Fisher based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 59% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Syracuse than Saint John Fisher College ($58,440.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Syracuse ($28,312 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 25.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,666 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 56.8% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($34,737 vs. $22,155)
Fisher vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 108 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Fisher vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Saint John Fisher College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/