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Overview |
UMBC | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UMBC | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 7,252 students)
UMBC vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 364.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Adelphi University than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($42,085.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Adelphi University ($17,692 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 34.7% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,378 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 224.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($28,826 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 115 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
UMBC vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $1,100 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $58,400)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/