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Overview |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 7,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $45,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $45,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $28,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $28,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 94% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 17,111 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 13,263 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 7,406 students)
Rutgers vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 232.4% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Adelphi University than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($45,450.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Adelphi University ($19,052 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 36.1% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,715 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 77.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($28,776 vs. $16,249)
Rutgers vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 131 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Rutgers (65.3%)
Rutgers vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Adelphi University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $7,800 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $58,400)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $3,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,500)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers 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/