Adelphi vs Le Moyne College

Adelphi University and Le Moyne College, 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, while Le Moyne, situated in Syracuse, New York, excels in the liberal arts and sciences. With acceptance rates of 75% and 85%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants. While Adelphi's student body is more diverse, Le Moyne's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Adelphi University	Le Moyne College
Overview
Location	Garden City, New York	Syracuse, 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		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.5%	73.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1080 - 1310	1140 - 1290
ACT range	22 - 29	25 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	28.0%	24.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	3.0%
Total number of applicants	16,084	7,462
Total number of admissions given out	12,459	5,477
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,330	613
Yield rate	10.7%	11.2%
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	$54,060
Average net price	$28,261	$24,618
Tuition	$40,860	$35,610
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,260 Meal plan: $6,080	Room/dormitory: $9,200 Meal plan: $5,560
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $26,701	100.0% Average amount $25,314
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $5,402	73.0% Average amount $5,110
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $18,300	20.0% Average amount $15,486

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,251 Men 31.3% Women 68.7%	2,713 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%
Graduate students	2,269 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%	588 Men 27.4% Women 72.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	6.3%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,260	1,578
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	Business Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism
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%	75.8%
Dropout rate	6.0%	24.1%
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	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,543 Year 2: $113,999 Year 3: $117,526 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,573 Year 2: $60,943 Year 3: $69,756 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,999 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $65,300 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,125 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $59,064 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,905 Year 2: $45,175 Year 3: $56,582 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $55,636 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,565 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $54,198 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,884 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $53,231 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $52,246 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,908 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $49,896

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