Adelphi vs Daemen University

Adelphi University and Daemen University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Adelphi, located in Garden City, New York, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, with a focus on the liberal arts and sciences. Daemen, situated in Amherst, New York, prides itself on its small class sizes and personalized attention, emphasizing healthcare and business disciplines. While Adelphi boasts a higher acceptance rate, Daemen's smaller student body may appeal to those seeking a more intimate learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further distinctions between these two universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Adelphi University	Daemen University
Overview
Location	Garden City, New York	Amherst, New York
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.5%	78.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	1080 - 1310	N/A
ACT range	22 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	28.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%
Total number of applicants	16,084	2,889
Total number of admissions given out	12,459	2,266
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,330	375
Yield rate	10.7%	16.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$64,325	$36,650
Average net price	$28,261	$20,180
Tuition	$40,860	$30,590
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,260 Meal plan: $6,080	$13,330
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $26,701	100.0% Average amount $21,444
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $5,402	79.0% Average amount $5,370
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $18,300	17.0% Average amount $13,615

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,251 Men 31.3% Women 68.7%	1,781 Men 26.8% Women 73.2%
Graduate students	2,269 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%	861 Men 19.7% Women 80.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	6.3%	1.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,260	688
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Psychology	Health Professions Education Business Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.9%	57.3%
Dropout rate	6.0%	42.5%
Transferred out	22.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $111,247 Year 2: $111,563 Year 3: $126,327 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $91,066 Year 2: $90,625 Year 3: $96,377 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,189 Year 2: $70,296 Year 3: $77,012 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,169 Year 3: $73,999 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $69,518 Special Education and Teaching (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $45,770 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $69,292 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,525 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $67,248 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,098 Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $67,031 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,001 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $66,900 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,853 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $66,745	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,840 Year 2: $98,974 Year 3: $104,538 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,828 Year 2: $98,894 Year 3: $100,085 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,287 Year 2: $68,869 Year 3: $71,245 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $56,970 Year 2: $59,060 Year 3: $63,308 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,035 Year 3: $54,751 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,206 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $40,360 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A Natural Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $5,783 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,019 Year 3: N/A

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