One of these isn’t necessarily better than the other. Both Syracuse University and University of Maryland are great universities, so the choice depends on your choice of branch and the sort of campus experience that you find more comfortable.

The below table will give you some insight into the two universities.

Parameters	Syracuse University	University of Maryland
Ranking	#651-700 by QS World University rankings	#158 QS World University ranking
Tuition fees (approx)	$81,939	$ 55,756
Acceptance rate	44.4%	51%
Average Salary	$71,470 per annum	$50,000 - $168,000 per annum

SU’s strength’s are its amazing professional schools. The best schools at SU are Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the iSchool, Newhouse School of Communications, and the Whitman School of Management.

Maryland is known for its School of Computer Science, Math, Engineering, and Physics. It is also well known for its Criminal Justice and Literature program. Their professional schools are average.

University of Maryland Ranking 2025

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