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Overview |
Suffolk University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Suffolk University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 6,690 students)
Suffolk University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or SUNY Cortland?
- Suffolk University is 505.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152% higher at Suffolk University than SUNY College at Cortland ($42,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Suffolk University ($18,304 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 35.7% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($13,620 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than SUNY College at Cortland (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 197.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($27,856 vs. $9,369)
Suffolk University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Suffolk University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Suffolk University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Suffolk University (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $11,800 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/