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Overview |
Adelphi University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $221 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- Adelphi University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 6,445 students)
Adelphi University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Buffalo State College?
- Adelphi University is 495.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.9% higher at Adelphi University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($42,085.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Adelphi University ($13,812 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 25.2% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,386 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than SUNY College at Buffalo (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 168% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,826 vs. $10,756)
Adelphi University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 193 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($221 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/