Syracuse University and University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Syracuse is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Syracuse, NY and Pitt is a four-year, public school located in Pittsburgh, PA.
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| Syracuse University | vs. | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, New York | Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $65,528 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$21,926
Out-Of-State$41,430 |
| 79% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 47% |
| $32,860 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $15,774 |
| 45.92 % | Acceptance Rates | 58.08 % |
| 18.77 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 12.99 % |
| 1,360 | SAT Score | 1,360 |
| 31 | ACT Score | 31 |
| 84 % | Graduation Rate | 85 % |
| 10 % | Transfer-out Rate | 11 % |
| 90 % | Retention Rate | 92 % |
| 22,589 | Student Population | 35,724 |
| 1,196 | Number of Faculties | 4,664 |
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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