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Overview |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $204 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 7,252 students)
Adelphi University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Mason?
- Adelphi University is 329.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Adelphi University than George Mason University ($42,085.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Adelphi University ($18,479 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 37.3% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,120 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 167.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($28,826 vs. $10,760)
Adelphi University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 59 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Mason? 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 Mason and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than George Mason University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($204 vs. $263)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/