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Overview |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,669 | 7,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,820 | $45,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,820 | $45,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,914 | $28,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,034 | $28,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,824 | 17,111 | ||
| Admitted | 6,762 | 13,263 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (7,406 students vs. 3,669 students)
Stetson University vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Adelphi University?
- Stetson University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $45,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Stetson University than Adelphi University ($54,820.00 vs. $45,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Adelphi University ($22,914 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 24.9% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($16,030 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Adelphi University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($47,034 vs. $28,776)
Stetson University vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Adelphi University (77.5%)
Stetson University vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Stetson University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $45,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/