Carleton University vs Syracuse: Which is better for studies?

Carleton University vs Syracuse University

Overview Comparison
Carleton UniversitySyracuse University
Collegedunia Score4.2 Out of 105 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 671 QS World University 2024
# 481 US News 2023
# 601 Times Higher Education 2023
# 67 US News 2024
# 401 Times Higher Education 2024
# 781 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 119 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 213 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018
# 122 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -55
PG Programs -47
Doctorate Programs -5
UG Programs -151
PG Programs -79
Doctorate Programs -1
Acceptance Rate73.0 %52.3 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-550
IELTS-6.5
MELAB-85
PTE-60
TOEFL-86
GMAT-499.99
IELTS-6.5
SAT-1180
TOEFL-85
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   29848
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  17841
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 22321 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   54270
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  25245
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 15356 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability ranking: #301-500, 
 

Degree                            Average Salary

Other Degree                      $60,000 

Bachelor (Other)                  $52,000 

Bachelor of Science            $47,000 

Bachelor of Arts                   $43,000 

Masters in Science              $38,000 


Average annual salaries are lisited below :

Degree                Average Salary

MBA                       $110,000 

Master (Other)        $108,000 

Masters in Science  $88,000 

Bachelor of Science $85,000 

Masters of Arts         $82,000 

Bachelor of Arts       $60,000


application requirements

An average score of 70% is required for UG admissions. 
PG aspirants from India must have 4-year bachelors and first-class division (80% or more).

Academic credentials; two academic recommendations; Proof of English language proficiency; SAT/ACT scores (Optional); Standardized test scores (GMAT/ GRE); Resume; Personal Statement/ Essays; Additional Requirements (Video component, work experience, research proposal)

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsCarleton UniversitySyracuse University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1942
1831
Student:Faculty Ratio32:1
16:1
Male:Female52% Male, 48% Female46% Male, 54% Female
Location Facts

Central Government headquarters are a few minutes away.
The campus lies between Rideau river and Rideau canal, 500 km of tunnels that connect the campus underground
 


located in the heart of New York State in Syracuse; main campus sits on top of a hill overlooking the city of Syracuse; Additional centers located in New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.


Library

1,069,744 printed books; 872,369 e-books; 74,408 ejournals; Print volumes: 1.8 millions


4 libraries & Special Collections and Resource Center; 24/7 assistance; 4.8 million items; 697,448 ebooks; 45,000 feet of manuscripts and rare books & a cafe.


Campus Life

200 active clubs and societies, parliamentary work opportunities, variety of sports and athletic activities. 


Largest domed stadium in the nation- ‘The Loud House’; Hendricks Chapel; Performing Arts Centre; Schine and Goldstein Student Centers; Connective Corridor; Student Run Media; The Coalitions of Museums and Art Centres; University Bookstore; over 300 student organizations


Hostel#Housing expenses - $13321
#Housing expenses - $9000
#Housing - $11136
Famous Alumni

David Azrieli (architect & developer), Peter Grunberg (Nobel laureate in physics), Gavin McGinness (Co-founder Vice-Media), Jim Watson (mayor of Ottawa), Dan Aykroyd (actor), Conrad Black (British publisher)


258,483 alumni; Joe Biden (47th vice president of USA); Eileen Collins (first female Space Shuttle pilot & commander); Aaron Sorkin (playwright & screenwriter); Al Waleed bin Talal (Saudi businessman, investor); Dick Clark (American radio & TV personality); Megyn Kelly (American journalist, political commentator, & news anchor); Vanessa Williams (national recording artist & actor); Drew Taggart (member of the Grammy-Award winning group The Chainsmokers).


City Life

Ottawa is one of the affordable cities in Canada considered the heart of Canadian political life. It is a bilingual city architectural beauties like Spark street and Wellington street. Byward Market and Elgin Street are renowned for offering best dining out experiences. The nightlife is fun and relaxed. Festivals like Winterlude, Irish Week, and Bluesfest are most celebrated. Unemployment rate for Feb 2023 was 4%


Syracuse- 5th most populated city with metropolitan population of 700,000; hub for cultural, recreational, and artistic events such as Syracuse Stage, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Everson Museum of Art, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Armory Square; Hanover Square restaurants, coffee houses, & shops, City Market, Destiny USA mall, festivals such as JazzFest, Winterfest, etc. Unemployment rate: 4.5% (Dec 2019).


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