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Overview |
UT | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UT | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1110/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $263 |
Diversity |
UT | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UT | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 7,252 students)
UT vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 40.1% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Adelphi University than The University of Tampa ($42,085.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than UT ($26,953 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 48.2% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($12,160 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 105.4% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($28,826 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UT .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 2 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming UT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UT (3.5)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than The University of Tampa (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $6,600 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,800)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,557)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($263 vs. $264)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/