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Syracuse University is a renowned private research university in New York, it’s overall ranking by QS is #781 out of 1401 globally, #107 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.Northwestern University overall ranking by QS is #47 out of 1401 globally, #16 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.
Syracuse University | Northeastern University | |
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Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | - |
ranking (overall) | # 801 QS World University 2025 # 67 US News 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 396 QS World University 2025 # 53 US News 2024 # 201 QS World University 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 # 389 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 71 for Law by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -151 PG Programs -79 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -91 PG Programs -94 |
Acceptance Rate | 52.3 % | 28.9 % |
Exam Score | GMAT-499.99 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-85 | GRE-299 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1450 TOEFL-90 |
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 62392 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 48000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26630 Per Year |
placement (average package) | Average annual salaries are lisited below :
| Graduate employability rankings: #201-250
Some of the top recruiters are Amazon, iRobot, Morgan Stanley, EY, Bose, Blackstone group, Wellington Management etc |
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) | LOR- 2 or 3 letters of recommendation, SOP- yes, GPA- 3.5 (89% or more). |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 4 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 40 reviews |
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General Facts | Syracuse University | Northeastern University |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1831 | 1898 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 49% Male, 51% 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. | The campus is located near to Museum of Fine Arts and Symphony Hall. It is situated in the heart of Boston and is filled with greenery. Northeastern University lies in the neighborhood of Huntington Avenue. |
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. | More than 50,000 printed books, 861,676 ebooks, 100,887 licenced e-journals, and 116,739 streaming audio and visual titles.The professional research available is accessible to public (open). |
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 | 32 intramural sports, 18 varsity sports, and 43 club sports. Additionally, campus offers Fall Fest, Afro Flow Yoga workshop, Field hockey, volleyball, soccer games, Night at the student center, and First pages. |
Hostel | #Housing - $11136 | #Room and board - $18440 |
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). | Shawn Fanning (Computer programmer), Wendy Williams (TV host), Reggie Lewis (basketball player), Jane Curtin (actress), James Franklin Jeffrey (American Diplomat), Jeff Clarke (Executive Chairman of FTD), Albert Sacco (Dean Whitacre College of Engineering), Yale Patt (professor), Mo Cowan (former US Senator). |
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). | With a huge student community, the population diversity is vast and lies within the same braoder age group. The city offers a great nightlif with gastropubs, live music, and cocktail bars. Boston’s cosmopolitan excitement is bus-ride away. Average salaries offered within the state are up to 97,5000 USD |
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