What are the pros and cons of going to Syracuse University?

Syracuse University is a good school with brilliant professors. Several of the academic programs of the university are ranked as the best in the nation. Some of the most opted for courses of Syracuse University are Public Communications, Information Science, Physics, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, Communication, Business, Management, etc. 

The advantages of joining Syracuse University are as follows.

• Syracuse University ranking - 59 in National Universities by US News 2022, 351-400 by THE World University Ranking (2022). 
• It has a beautiful campus at the heart of New York State. 
• The university has a global footprint and more than 150 years of legacy. 
• It has more than a quarter-million alumni across 160 countries and a student crowd from all US states and 123 countries. So, the opportunities to network are endless.
• The professors are from all over the world with different experiences and qualifications. You will get to learn from some of the smartest people in the world. 
• Syracuse University graduates earn an average salary of around $71,470. 

The cons of joining the university are as below.

• Being a private university, it charges high course fees. The tuition fee is approximately around $74,486. The tuition fee along with the living expenses in New York can be a financial burden. 
• By attending Syracuse University, you will be forever leveled as ‘Orangeman’. 

Overall, it is a great university. Other than academics, SU offers an enjoyable social life. There are great sports teams, clubs, fraternities, and sororities that you can join. 

Syracuse University is a private institute located in Syracuse, New York. It is a huge school with amazing educators and everyone is bound to find something here. It is ranked #58 by US News National Universities ranking in the USA, #301 – 350 by THE World University Ranking (2021) and #601 – 650 by QS World University Rankings (2021). However if you are looking for a small college with limited class size and activities going around then you should avoid going to Syracuse. 

The university packs in lots of positives which may persuade you to join it as a full-time student –

• The university publishes The Daily Orange, one of the oldest and fully independent college newspapers. So you are tagged as “Orangeman” from day one which is widely respected especially in the print media world.
• The professors are very reputed in their respective domains.
• There are some courses in arts, architecture, international relations which you will enjoy apart from your core course.
• You will get a great mix of students (with a mix of international students) and some will be your friends for life.
• You will enjoy the hustle bustle of city life, if you are into it.
• Various financial aids are also available to the students.

But then it also has some negative points which should be discussed in detail as well –

• The “Orangeman” tag. It will remain with you till your death.
• It can be annoying for some if you do not prefer the fast city life of Syracuse.
• The fee is high as it is a private university. So no matter how many scholarships you receive, it will still burn a huge hole in your pocket.
• The university asks for your religious preference for roommate selection. This can hurt you if you do not get along with your roommate.

In the end, it is a very good school and worth considering. However, if you prefer small batch size and coziness, it may not suit your personality well.