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Overview |
Adelphi University | W&J | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Adelphi University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 1,151 students)
Adelphi University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at W&J than Adelphi University ($49,612.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Adelphi University ($25,636 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 33.2% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,524 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($38,963 vs. $28,826)
Adelphi University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Adelphi University .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi University or W&J? 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 W&J and Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Adelphi University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $1,500 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,900)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/