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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 7,252 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 196.8% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Adelphi University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($42,085.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Adelphi University ($19,700 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 9.2% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($16,493 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Adelphi University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 186.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($28,826 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 69 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $9,400 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,000)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,760)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth 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/