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Overview |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 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 |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 387.1% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Adelphi University than University of Maine at Farmington ($42,085.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Adelphi University ($14,486 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 67.4% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($10,764 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 171.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($28,826 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
UMF vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF 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 UMF.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $23,200 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $35,200)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF 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/