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Overview |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 62% |
Admission |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 5,787 students)
Syracuse vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or RIC?
- Syracuse University is 516.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at Syracuse than Rhode Island College ($58,440.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Syracuse ($11,014 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 28% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,414 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Rhode Island College (77% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 360.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($34,737 vs. $7,537)
Syracuse vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 282 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or RIC? 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 RIC and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Rhode Island College (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $23,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/