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Overview |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 6,697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $44,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $44,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $19,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $33,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $29,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 10,101 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 8,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Suffolk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 6,697 students)
UMass vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 170.1% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($44,812.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Suffolk University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($44,812.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Suffolk University ($22,954 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 31.6% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($14,869 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 140% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($29,627 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 202 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming UMass students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Suffolk University (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $3,900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/