description Syracuse University Overview
Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, founded in 1870. The institution is recognized for several prominent academic divisions, including the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and the School of Information Studies. Classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity, Syracuse serves a large undergraduate and graduate student body.
Its athletic teams, the Syracuse Orange, compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Syracuse University ranks #435 of 551 in the University ranking, behind Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ahead of University of Houston.
balance Syracuse University Pros & Cons
- Highly regarded communications programs
- Strong alumni network
- Active campus culture
- Broad academic selection
- High tuition costs
- Long snowy winters
- Large introductory classes
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