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Overview |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 5,981 students)
Suffolk University vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or HPU?
- Suffolk University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Suffolk University than High Point University ($42,790.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than HPU ($32,270 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at High Point University are 11.8% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($16,524 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than High Point University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 47.2% larger than aid received High Point University ($27,856 vs. $18,930)
Suffolk University vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 89 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming HPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than HPU (78.9%)
Suffolk University vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or HPU? 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 HPU and Suffolk University.
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $17,100 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/