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Overview |
Adelphi University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $261 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Adelphi University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,470 students)
Adelphi University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Adelphi University ($49,886.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($26,953 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 29.8% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,876 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 34.6% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($38,787 vs. $28,826)
Adelphi University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 41 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Adelphi University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $3,300 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $229 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $25,500)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($261 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/