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Overview |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,697 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,812 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,812 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,562 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,089 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,627 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,101 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 8,560 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 6,697 students)
Suffolk University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or URI?
- Suffolk University is 217.5% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($44,812.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Suffolk University than University of Rhode Island ($44,812.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Suffolk University ($20,964 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 31.3% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($14,900 vs. $19,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University as University of Rhode Island (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 131.4% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($29,627 vs. $12,803)
Suffolk University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 53 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than URI (77.1%)
Suffolk University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or URI? 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 URI and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Suffolk University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $2,900 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI 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/