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Overview |
Adelphi University | OC | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $244 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Adelphi University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 2,537 students)
Adelphi University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or OC?
- Adelphi University is 71.4% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Adelphi University than Oklahoma Christian University ($42,085.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Adelphi University ($20,237 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 117.6% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($8,280 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Adelphi University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 63.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($28,826 vs. $17,601)
Adelphi University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 24 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or OC? 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 OC and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $16,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,500)
- OC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($244 vs. $263)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi 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/