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Overview |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #364 | ||
| 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) | $42,790 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | 13:1 | 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 | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| 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 | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 38% | ||
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 (6,734 students vs. 5,416 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 18.3% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Suffolk University ($50,624.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Suffolk University ($32,185 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 21.6% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,200 vs. $18,482)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University as Widener University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 16.4% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($32,412 vs. $27,856)
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)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Suffolk University (86.8%)
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/