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Overview |
Adelphi University | AU | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,406 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #195 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,450 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,450 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,028 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,671 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,776 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,111 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 13,263 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1310 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Adelphi University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (7,406 students vs. 4,325 students)
Adelphi University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or AU?
- Adelphi University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Adelphi University than Anderson University ($45,450.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Adelphi University ($22,222 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 63% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($12,290 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Adelphi University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,776 vs. $25,586)
Adelphi University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 16 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than AU (52.8%)
Adelphi University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or AU? 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 AU and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Anderson University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $20,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $37,500)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,862)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/