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Overview |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,697 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,812 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,812 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,562 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,089 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,627 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,101 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 8,560 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 4,325 students)
Suffolk University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or AU?
- Suffolk University is 37% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($44,812.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Suffolk University than Anderson University ($44,812.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Suffolk University ($22,222 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 59.2% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($12,290 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Suffolk University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($29,627 vs. $25,586)
Suffolk University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 54 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than AU (52.8%)
Suffolk University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or AU? 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 AU and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Anderson University (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $21,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/