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Overview |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,697 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,812 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,812 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,562 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,089 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,627 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,101 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 8,560 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 5,610 students)
Suffolk University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Suffolk University ($52,598.00 vs. $44,812.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Suffolk University ($30,720 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 26% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,530 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Suffolk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 26.4% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($37,458 vs. $29,627)
Suffolk University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 8 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Suffolk University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is the same as at Widener University Main Campus (54% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $400 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $59,100)
- Widener University Main Campus and Suffolk University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Suffolk University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/