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Overview |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $119 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 7,252 students)
Adelphi University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Hunter?
- Adelphi University is 507.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.8% higher at Adelphi University than CUNY Hunter College ($42,085.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Adelphi University ($4,848 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 66.7% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($10,808 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 209.1% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($28,826 vs. $9,325)
Adelphi University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 71 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Adelphi University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($119 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/