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Emmanuel College UMass UNF University of Massachusetts-Boston Pace University-New York UT Lesley University Flagler Wentworth Institute of Technology Florida State UCF University of Massachusetts-Lowell| Jacksonville University | Suffolk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 6,697 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $44,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $44,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $19,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $33,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $29,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 10,101 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 8,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 36% | ||
Campus |
JU | Suffolk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 3,957 students)
JU vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Suffolk University?
- Jacksonville University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at JU than Suffolk University ($45,050.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Suffolk University ($25,745 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 18.2% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($16,550 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Suffolk University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($35,701 vs. $29,627)
JU vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than JU (57.3%)
JU vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Jacksonville University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $4,300 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/