The Catholic University of America vs. Suffolk |
#280 in National Universities | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region I Universities #18 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
Offered Degrees | ||
1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$55,834 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$45,380 |
expensive$53,220 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$36,336 |
More$31,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,800 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT 27 ACT |
Tighter85.59% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.79% |
Favorable15.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.97% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller4,968 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,734 |
Smaller3,011 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,381 |
Smaller1,957 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,353 |
Larger392 | Online Student Population | Smaller215 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,496) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,792) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
674 | Number of faculties | 619 |
Lower$93,990 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$108,611 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.