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Overview |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UD | Suffolk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 6,734 students)
UD vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 220% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Suffolk University than University of Delaware ($42,790.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Suffolk University ($18,044 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 29.8% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($14,234 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than University of Delaware (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 125.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($27,856 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 174 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming UD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Suffolk University? 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 Suffolk University and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Suffolk University (78% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $2,200 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $59,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/