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Overview |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 2,842 students)
Suffolk University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or SUNY Poly?
- Suffolk University is 505.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Suffolk University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($42,790.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Suffolk University ($13,799 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 31.9% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($14,008 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 193.3% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($27,856 vs. $9,497)
Suffolk University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 117 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 Poly (81.7%)
Suffolk University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $5,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/