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Overview |
Adelphi University | EC | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Adelphi University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 657 students)
Adelphi University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or EC?
- Adelphi University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Adelphi University than Elmira College ($42,085.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Adelphi University ($24,040 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 34.6% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,388 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Elmira College ($28,826 vs. $27,091)
Adelphi University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Adelphi University .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or EC? 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 EC and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Elmira College (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $12,400 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,000)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/