UVA vs Syracuse University

Compare two rival schools - University of Virginia-Main Campus and Syracuse University with tuition and admission information where UVA is a four-years, public located in Charlottesville, VA and Syracuse University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) located in Syracuse, NY.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • UVA is a public and Syracuse University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Syracuse University has more expensive tuition & fees ($63,061) than UVA ($59,633).
  • It is harder to admit to UVA than Syracuse University.
  • UVA has a higher submitted SAT score (1,490) than Syracuse University (1,340).
  • UVA has higher submitted ACT score (33) than Syracuse University (30).
  • UVA has more students with 26,082 students while Syracuse University has 22,698 students.
  • UVA has more full-time faculties with 2,484 faculties while Syracuse University has 1,121 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Virginia-Main Campus and Syracuse University.
UVAvs.Syracuse University
Charlottesville, VirginiaLocationSyracuse, New York
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$22,323
Out-Of-State$59,633
2024 Tuition & Fees$63,061
45%% Receiving Financial Aid80%
$23,989Average Amount of Financial Aid$30,709
17.00 %Acceptance Rates42.00 %
42.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)21.00 %
1,490SAT Score1,340
33ACT Score30
95 %Graduation Rate83 %
2 %Transfer-out Rate-
97 %Retention Rate91 %
26,082Student Population22,698
2,484Number of Faculties1,121
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare