| Syracuse vs. SMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#82 in National Universities #14 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$63,061 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,460 |
| expensive$46,318 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$37,062 |
| Less$30,709 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,450 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter51.75% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.25% |
| Lower19.13% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.42% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,698 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,053 |
| Larger15,421 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,056 |
| Larger7,277 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,997 |
| Larger2,244 | Online Student Population | Smaller892 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower82% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,580) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,664 | Number of faculties | 1,146 |
| Lower$113,934 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$124,476 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.