South University-Savannah Online vs Suffolk
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
South University-Savannah OnlineSavannah, GACatholic life on campusSuffolk UniversityBoston, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Suffolk has the higher graduation rate: 61% against 7% at South University-Savannah Online.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Suffolk has the lower price after aid: $25,702 a year, against $29,209 at South University-Savannah Online.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Suffolk: $67,506, against $34,421 at South University-Savannah Online.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private nonprofit
Location
Savannah, GA
Boston, MA
Setting
City
City
Students
8,816
6,697
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
82%
Average SAT
1216
ACT middle 50%
24–28
Graduation rate
7%
61%
First-year retention
34%
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$28,049
$29,618
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$27,856
$24,745
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$28,368
$25,711
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$29,209
$25,702
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$34,126
$29,654
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,298
$36,264
Median debt
$26,123
$26,889
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$34,421
$67,506
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.