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Overview |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Suffolk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 6,734 students)
Howard vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Suffolk University than Howard University ($42,790.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Suffolk University ($28,279 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 16.4% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,880 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Suffolk University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($27,856 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 81 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Suffolk University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Suffolk University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Suffolk University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $51,800)
- Suffolk University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Suffolk University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/