Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   Syracuse has 2.1× as many undergrads as Southern Methodist

   Undergrads
2. 2

   Southern Methodist's SAT midpoint is 55 points higher than Syracuse's

   SAT midpoint
3. 3

   Syracuse costs about $3.4K less per year on average than Southern Methodist ($57,389 vs. $60,825, all students)

   Average cost, all students
4. 4

   Syracuse has 4 pts more Pell recipients than Southern Methodist (17% vs. 13%)

   Pell Grant recipients
5. 5

   Syracuse admits 49% vs. 63% at Southern Methodist

   Acceptance rate
6. 6

   Syracuse's grants cover 33% of its full price on average, vs. 29% at Southern Methodist

   Aid generosity

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.