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Overview |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1110/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $263 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Adelphi University?
- Monmouth University is 1% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Monmouth University than Adelphi University ($42,504.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Monmouth University ($26,953 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 13.5% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($15,873 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($28,826 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 57 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Monmouth University vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University 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 Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is the same as at Adelphi University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,500)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,701)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($263 vs. $276)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University 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/