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Overview |
Adelphi University | UB | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $201 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Adelphi University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 7,252 students)
Adelphi University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or UB?
- Adelphi University is 495.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Adelphi University than University at Buffalo ($42,085.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Adelphi University ($18,524 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 11.1% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($16,212 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than University at Buffalo (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 238.3% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($28,826 vs. $8,521)
Adelphi University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 79 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming UB students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than UB (67.7%)
Adelphi University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or UB? 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 UB and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Adelphi University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates of Adelphi University and UB have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($58,400 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- UB graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/