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Overview |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,313 students)
Syracuse vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or UArts?
- Syracuse University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Syracuse than The University of the Arts ($58,440.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of the Arts than Syracuse ($42,467 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 4.5% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,170 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 36.4% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($34,737 vs. $25,460)
Syracuse vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 150 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UArts (23)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or UArts? 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 UArts and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than The University of the Arts (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $31,400 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/