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Overview |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 2,922 students)
Adelphi University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at JCU than Adelphi University ($45,490.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than JCU ($26,953 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 36.5% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,200 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($30,415 vs. $28,826)
Adelphi University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 33 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or JCU? 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 JCU and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Adelphi University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $800 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $57,600)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,939)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/