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Overview |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 7,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $45,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $45,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $28,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $28,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 17,111 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 13,263 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1310 | ||
| 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 |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,406 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 582% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 354.7% higher at Adelphi University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($45,450.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Adelphi University ($21,205 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 16.1% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($17,258 vs. $20,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Adelphi University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 191.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,776 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Adelphi University (77.5%)
ECSU vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $12,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/