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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 7,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $45,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $45,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $28,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $28,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 17,111 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 13,263 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1140/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 7,406 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 204.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Adelphi University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($45,450.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Adelphi University ($17,554 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 14.4% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($17,512 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than University of Massachusetts Boston (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 128.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($28,776 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 39 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Adelphi University (77.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $7,200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($228 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/