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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 7,252 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Adelphi University?
- Quinnipiac University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Quinnipiac than Adelphi University ($49,170.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Quinnipiac ($26,953 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 13% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($15,950 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 3% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($29,689 vs. $28,826)
Quinnipiac vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 1 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Adelphi University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $58,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/