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Overview |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 6,734 students)
Suffolk University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Suffolk University ($49,410.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than Saint Joseph's University ($32,270 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 20.9% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,285 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($29,822 vs. $27,856)
Suffolk University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Suffolk University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Suffolk University (86.8%)
Suffolk University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Suffolk University (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/