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Overview |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $263 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Adelphi University?
- St Catherine University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at St. Kate's than Adelphi University ($46,976.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Adelphi University ($19,976 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 82% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($9,900 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($37,012 vs. $28,826)
St. Kate's vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 62 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming St. Kate's students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
St. Kate's vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than St Catherine University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $8,300 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $50,100)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/