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Overview |
Adelphi University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $202 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Adelphi University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | SUNY Canton | ||
| 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 SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 2,836 students)
Adelphi University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or SUNY Canton?
- Adelphi University is 495.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266% higher at Adelphi University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($42,085.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Adelphi University ($14,049 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Canton are 21.6% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,810 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 185.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($28,826 vs. $10,081)
Adelphi University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Adelphi University .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $20,000 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $5,948 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($202 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/