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Overview |
Adelphi University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 68% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 2,577 students)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Penn State Altoona?
- Adelphi University is 173.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Adelphi University than Penn State Altoona ($42,085.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Adelphi University ($20,621 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 38.8% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($12,984 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than Penn State Altoona (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 201.1% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($28,826 vs. $9,574)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 101 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Penn State Altoona (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,300)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/