Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Syracuse's SAT midpoint is 75 points higher than Baylor's
SAT midpoint - 2
Syracuse's yield is 2 pts higher than Baylor's
Yield rate - 3
Syracuse admits 49% vs. 52% at Baylor
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- SyracuseVery selective
- BaylorVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SyracuseTest-optional
- BaylorTest scores recommended
How they read a record
Syracuse
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Baylor
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is important.
What they look at
| Factor | Syracuse | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Important |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Important |
| Essay | Very important | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Important |
| Work experience | Important | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:Syracuse University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Syracuse University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Syracuse University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Baylor University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Baylor University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Baylor University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why