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Overview |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 3,253 students)
Suffolk University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or St. Mary's University?
- Suffolk University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Suffolk University than St. Mary's University ($42,790.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Suffolk University ($21,379 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 61.4% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($11,448 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Suffolk University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 9.5% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($27,856 vs. $25,439)
Suffolk University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 14 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Suffolk University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Suffolk University (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $9,100 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $50,000)
- St. Mary's University and Suffolk University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's University 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 St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/