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You want Lyle School of Engineering and Cox School of Business and life in Dallas–Fort Worth.
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SMU vs Syracuse University
Southern Methodist University and Syracuse University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- SMU: ₹1.17 crore – ₹1.47 crore
- Syracuse University: ₹1.24 crore – ₹1.44 crore
- SMU cheaper by ≈ ₹1.9 lakh
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SMU or Syracuse University: which is better for Indian students?
SMU costs less: about ₹1.17 crore – ₹1.47 crore in total versus ₹1.24 crore – ₹1.44 crore for Syracuse University — a difference of roughly ₹1.9 lakh. SMU is known for Lyle School of Engineering and Cox School of Business; Syracuse University for school of Information Studies (iSchool) and engineering. Both offer Computer Science, Data Science and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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SMU vs Syracuse University
- Total cost
- SMU: ₹1.17 crore – ₹1.47 crore · Syracuse University: ₹1.24 crore – ₹1.44 crore
- Location
- SMU: Dallas, TX · Syracuse University: Syracuse, NY
- Type
- SMU: Private · Syracuse University: Private
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Choosing between them
Pick Syracuse University if…
You want school of Information Studies (iSchool) and engineering and life in Syracuse.
Cost
SMU saves about ₹1.9 lakh over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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SMU, by about ₹1.9 lakh in total on our figures (₹1.17 crore – ₹1.47 crore vs ₹1.24 crore – ₹1.44 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. SMU is known for Lyle School of Engineering and Cox School of Business; Syracuse University for school of Information Studies (iSchool) and engineering. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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