I'm thinking about applying to Syracuse University, but I'm a bit confused. Is it a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system or is it a private institution? Would appreciate any clarification here, thanks!
Syracuse University is, in fact, a private research university. It is not a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Despite their geographic proximity and the similarity in naming, they are separate entities. The SUNY system is composed of various public institutions across the state, while Syracuse University operates independently. It's quite common for this confusion to arise given the number of universities in the state of New York. If you're looking at potential SUNY schools as well, there's a broad range of options depending on what you're interested in studying.
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