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Overview |
Adelphi University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 70% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 1,196 students)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Adelphi University is 187.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Adelphi University than Penn State Brandywine ($42,085.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Adelphi University ($21,600 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 29.3% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,930 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than Penn State Brandywine (95% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 199.1% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($28,826 vs. $9,638)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 125 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/