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Overview |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 4,260 students)
Adelphi University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or SU?
- Adelphi University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Adelphi University than Shenandoah University ($42,085.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Adelphi University ($26,143 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 60.4% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($11,230 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,826 vs. $23,467)
Adelphi University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 89 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or SU? 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 SU and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Shenandoah University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $10,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- SU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/