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Overview |
Adelphi University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #300 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | sjcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $31,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $31,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $18,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $20,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 4,306 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 3,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1093/1306 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College-New York based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 4,348 students)
Adelphi University vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Saint Joseph's College-New York?
- Adelphi University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Adelphi University than Saint Joseph's College New York ($42,085.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Adelphi University ($18,001 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 112% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($8,500 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College New York than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($28,826 vs. $20,286)
Adelphi University vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Saint Joseph's College-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College-New York or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 84 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Saint Joseph's College-New York? 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 Saint Joseph's College-New York and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Saint Joseph's College New York (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $54,600)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/