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Overview |
Adelphi University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $167 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Adelphi University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 4,270 students)
Adelphi University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Adelphi University is 495.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury ($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 Old Westbury than Adelphi University ($12,329 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 56.3% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($11,530 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 167.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($28,826 vs. $10,768)
Adelphi University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 99 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (66% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $11,800 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $9,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($167 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/