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Overview |
UHart | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
UHart | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UHart | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UHart | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UHart | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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
- Adelphi University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Adelphi University?
- University of Hartford is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at UHart than Adelphi University ($42,851.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than UHart ($26,953 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 33.3% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,512 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 1.5% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($29,250 vs. $28,826)
UHart vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 44 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
UHart vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of Hartford (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $8,800 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,600)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart 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/