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Overview |
Wheaton College | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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
- Adelphi University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Adelphi University?
- Wheaton College is 42% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Wheaton College than Adelphi University ($59,750.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Wheaton College ($26,953 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 21.7% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,800 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Adelphi University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 44.5% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($41,665 vs. $28,826)
Wheaton College vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Adelphi University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $53,700)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/