Compare the Adelphi University Value of an Education

Is Adelphi University Priced Well for its Value?

Determine the value of an education from Adelphi to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within New York, Adelphi University is Considered a High Quality College at an Average Price.

Adelphi University's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in an average value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands Adelphi University in the #69 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Adelphi University's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #899 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Adelphi in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Adelphi University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$121,132 - Luther College $124,776 - SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry $138,930 - Lawrence University $139,321 - California State University Maritime Academy
	Good	$142,256 - John Carroll University $155,010 - Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Average	Fair	$164,924 - Rutgers University - Newark $165,446 - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott $178,172 - Adelphi University
	Low	$181,712 - Hofstra University $182,275 - Molloy College
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $178,172

On average, a bachelor's degree at Adelphi University will cost you about $178,172. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $42,585 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$42,585
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$178,172

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Adelphi University. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$235,796	1,333	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$178,172	1,392	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$170,314	1,493	D

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$235,796	84	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$178,172	89	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$170,314	103	D+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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Compare the Adelphi University Value of an Education

Is Adelphi University Priced Well for its Value?

Within New York, Adelphi University is Considered a High Quality College at an Average Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $178,172

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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