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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 7,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #195 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $45,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $45,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $28,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $28,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 17,111 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 13,263 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (7,406 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 200% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Adelphi University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($45,450.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Adelphi University ($13,097 vs. $28,671)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 54.1% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,000 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 200.7% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($28,776 vs. $9,570)
UNH Manchester vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 84 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Adelphi University (77.5%)
UNH Manchester vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $5,100 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $53,300)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/