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Overview |
USJ | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
USJ | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
Academics |
USJ | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
USJ | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Suffolk University than University of Saint Joseph ($42,790.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Suffolk University ($25,860 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 39.6% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($13,240 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 1.6% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($28,311 vs. $27,856)
USJ vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Suffolk University (1024) is 92 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Suffolk University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $7,900 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $51,200)
- Suffolk University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Suffolk University and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/