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Overview |
Adelphi University | St John's | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Adelphi University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 7,252 students)
Adelphi University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at St John's than Adelphi University ($46,230.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Adelphi University ($26,052 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adelphi University are 4.3% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($18,016 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 13.2% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($32,626 vs. $28,826)
Adelphi University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 14 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming St John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or St John's? 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 St John's and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than St John's University New York (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $3,000 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $58,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's 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/