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Overview |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Adelphi University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($42,085.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Adelphi University ($21,408 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 15.6% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($15,588 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($28,826 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 60 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
FDU vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $5,500 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,900)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU 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/