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Overview |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 4,572 students)
Suffolk University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Suffolk University is 178.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Suffolk University than Penn State Harrisburg ($42,790.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Suffolk University ($22,096 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 23.4% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($14,978 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than Penn State Harrisburg (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 213.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($27,856 vs. $8,882)
Suffolk University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 19 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Suffolk University (86.8%)
Suffolk University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Suffolk University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Penn State Harrisburg 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/