PLNU vs. Adelphi
The following statements compare Point Loma Nazarene University and Adelphi University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Adelphi's tuition ($47,290) is more expensive than PLNU ($43,550).
- Adelphi's acceptance rate (77.51%) is lower than PLNU (81.76%).
- PLNU has higher yield (26.22%) than Adelphi (10.38%).
- PLNU's SAT score (1,270) is higher than Adelphi (1,210).
- Adelphi's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than PLNU (13 to 1).
- Adelphi (7,406 students) is larger than PLNU (4,494 students) with more enrolled students.
- Adelphi ($25,835) has higher amount of financial aid than PLNU ($18,725).
- PLNU's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Adelphi (69%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$43,550
Financial Aid
$18,725
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
81.76% Acceptance Rate
26.22% Yield
Enrollment
3,158 Undergraduate
1,336 Graduate
947 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
624 Staffs (full-time)
$95,035 Faculty Salary
$64,463 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,859 capacity

Adelphi University
Private, 4 years • Garden City, NY #163 National Universities, #44 in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$47,290
Financial Aid
$25,835
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
77.51% Acceptance Rate
10.38% Yield
Enrollment
5,124 Undergraduate
2,282 Graduate
516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
327 Faculties (full-time)
997 Staffs (full-time)
$110,934 Faculty Salary
$75,576 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$12,180 annual charge
-1,260 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,940 annual charge
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