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Overview |
Adelphi University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,406 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #195 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,450 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,450 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,028 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,671 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,776 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 64% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,111 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 13,263 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1310 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (7,406 students vs. 1,944 students)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Penn State Berks?
- Adelphi University is 195.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Adelphi University than Penn State Berks ($45,450.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Adelphi University ($22,450 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 40.7% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,232 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than Penn State Berks (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 208.5% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($28,776 vs. $9,327)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 116 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Adelphi University (77.5%)
Adelphi University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Penn State Berks (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/