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Overview |
La Verne | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,103 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,244 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
La Verne | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,172 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 4,537 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 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 |
La Verne | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
La Verne | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
La Verne | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | 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 La Verne based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 5,662 students)
La Verne vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or Adelphi University?
- University of La Verne is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at La Verne than Adelphi University ($45,850.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than Adelphi University ($25,103 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 18.7% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($15,180 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than University of La Verne (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 18.8% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($34,244 vs. $28,826)
La Verne vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or La Verne .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 60 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming La Verne students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
La Verne vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of La Verne (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $6,400 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,000)
- University of La Verne students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- La Verne graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/