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Syracuse University is a renowned private research university in New York. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Syracuse University was ranked #251-300 all through its ranking by THE from 2015 to 2020. Carleton University overall ranking by QS is #671 out of 1401 globally, #21 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.
| Syracuse University | Cornell University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 401 Times Higher Education 2026 # 741 QS World University 2026 # 401 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 16 QS World University 2026 # 18 Times Higher Education 2026 # 14 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 111 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 213 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 107 for Law by US News 2025 | # 12 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 15 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 31 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -151 PG Programs -79 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -64 PG Programs -70 Doctorate Programs -78 |
| Acceptance Rate | 42.0 % | 8.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-720 IELTS-7.5 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54270 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29175 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15924 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58586 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20800 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 44182 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average annual salaries are lisited below :
| Cornell University is one of the top private universities in Ithaca, United States. It is ranked #20 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| 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) | Counselor recommendation, teacher evaluation, and midyear evaluations are mandatory along with the applications. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Johnson Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 10 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | Syracuse University | Cornell University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1831 | 1865 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 48% Male, 52% 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. | University has 6 campuses; Main campus is located in Ithaca, New York; Other campuses are in Roosevelt Island, Qatar, Geneva, Washington DC and Rome |
| 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. | 11th largest library in USA; Over 8 million printed volumes, 1 million ebooks, 120,000 periodical titles, 8.5 million microfilms and microfiches, 71,000 cubic feet of manuscripts, 500,000 other materials such as motion pictures, sound recordings, etc. |
| 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 | Over 1,000 student organizations; awards and funding by Student and Campus Life (SCL) such as Cornell Commitment, Public Service Center, Cornell Career Services, Merrill Presidential Scholars Program, etc. |
| Hostel | #Housing and Food - $15924 | #Triple Room - $11312 #Double Room - $12296 #Single Room - $13246 |
| 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). | Tsai Ing-wen (first female president of Taiwan), David Starr Jordan (founding president of Stanford University), Ratan Tata (CEO of Tata Group), Toni Morrison (Nobel laureate), Junot Diaz (Pulitzer Prize winner) |
| 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). | New York was ranked 34th in USA for economic growth and contributes over 8% to GDP. Financial activities, professional & business services, transportation, trade & utilities are the top contributors. |
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