| Syracuse University | Pennsylvania State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 67 US News 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 781 QS World University 2024 | # 60 US News 2024 # 83 QS World University 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 119 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 213 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 122 for Law by US News 2024 | # 32 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 80 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -151 PG Programs -79 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -120 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3 % | 51.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-499.99 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-85 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54270 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25245 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15356 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35984 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38198 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26664 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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 | PhD: $150,0000- $158,000 |
| application requirements | 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) | Submit Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) along with application, SAT/ACT scores are also accepted as language proficiency proof. You may have to fulfill additional requriements as per the program. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Smeal College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.9/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | Syracuse University | Pennsylvania State University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1831 | 1855 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 65% Male, 35% Female |
| Location Facts | 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. | It has 24 campuses located throughout the state allowing students to explore the city while learning. University Park area is situated in located in State College and College township is located in Center Country. |
| Library | 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. | Titles held: 7,240,616 |
| Campus Life | 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 | Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center. |
| Hostel | #Housing - $11136 | #On campus - $11280 #Off campus (not with family) - $11280 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 |
| Famous Alumni | 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). | Saquon Barkley (American Footballer), Adam Huber (Actor), Jerry Sandusky (football coach- America), Dan Bongino (American commentator), Safaa Al- Hashim (politician), Bo Nickal (Freestyle Wrestler). Alumni are famously called Nittany Lions. |
| City Life | 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). | State College, Pennsylvania is the largest borough area. Downtown Improvement District and University Park are two major sections in State College. The neighborhood has Orchard Parks, West End, College Heights, South State College, and more. Penn State University is the largest employer followed by Mount Nittany Medical Center. You can enjoy art fests, dance night marathons, and more. |
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