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Overview |
SHU | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
SHU | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
SHU | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 7,252 students)
SHU vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Adelphi University?
- Sacred Heart University is 10% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at SHU than Adelphi University ($46,310.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than SHU ($26,953 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 2.8% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($17,520 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($28,826 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Adelphi University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $58,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/