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Overview |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 45% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $134 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Haverford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,421 students)
Syracuse vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Haverford College than Syracuse University ($62,850.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Syracuse ($23,476 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 4.7% lower than costs at Haverford College ($17,170 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Haverford College (77% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 67% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($57,999 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 238 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Syracuse vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Haverford College? 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 Haverford College and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Syracuse University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $65,900)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,000)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/