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Overview |
UMass | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
UMass | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMass | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UMass | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 7,252 students)
UMass vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 160% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Adelphi University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($42,085.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Adelphi University ($22,291 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 27.6% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,123 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 133.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($28,826 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 132 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming UMass students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Adelphi University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,500)
- UMass graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More UMass 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/