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Overview |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 7,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $45,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $45,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,954 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,201 | $28,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,671 | $28,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,498 | 17,111 | ||
| Admitted | 10,872 | 13,263 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 7,406 students)
UNH vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($45,450.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Adelphi University than University of New Haven ($45,450.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than UNH ($28,671 vs. $34,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Haven are 0.4% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($19,954 vs. $20,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Adelphi University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 3.1% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($29,671 vs. $28,776)
UNH vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 28 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming UNH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Adelphi University (77.5%)
UNH vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than University of New Haven (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $6,100 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,300)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/