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Overview |
Adelphi University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,090 students)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Penn State Abington?
- Adelphi University is 186.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Adelphi University than Penn State Abington ($42,085.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Adelphi University ($20,460 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 68.5% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($10,694 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than Penn State Abington (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 200.6% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($28,826 vs. $9,589)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 119 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Penn State Abington (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,300)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/