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Overview |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 6,114 students)
Suffolk University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Xavier than Suffolk University ($44,770.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Suffolk University ($31,619 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 33.7% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($13,820 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($27,897 vs. $27,856)
Suffolk University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 87 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Suffolk University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Suffolk University (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $54,500)
- Xavier University and Suffolk University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and Suffolk University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/