Syracuse vs University of Miami
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Syracuse lists Mass 4 times a week; University of Miami lists Mass every weekday.
- Syracuse lists confession 3 times a week; University of Miami, 2 times a week.
- Median debt is lower at University of Miami: $17,500, against $26,000 at Syracuse.
- Syracuse admits 46% of applicants, and University of Miami admits 19%.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
4 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Syracuse, NY
Coral Gables, FL
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
22,948
19,593
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
46%
19%
Average SAT
1375
1415
ACT middle 50%
29–32
30–33
Graduation rate
84%
84%
First-year retention
90%
94%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$38,793
$37,244
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,817
$15,978
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,845
$17,941
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,132
$21,768
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,780
$27,982
Net price, over $110,000 income
$55,401
$50,352
Median debt
$26,000
$17,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$79,164
$75,328
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.