Adelphi University vs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Adelphi University

Private university in suburban New York focused on health professions with accessible admissions and moderate tuition.

Research-focused engineering university in Troy, New York with very high research spending and strong STEM programs.

Comparison chart between Adelphi University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute raw data
Metric	Adelphi University	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance Rate	77.5%	58.4%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	30	34
Annual In-State Tuition	$46,784	$62,500
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$46,784	$62,500
Endowment (End of Year)	$255,623,639	$1,000,295,000
Room and Board	$20,028	$18,120
SAT Math 75th Percentile	660	770
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	650	730
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$66,812	$80,620
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$66,812	$80,620
Total Student Enrollment	7,406	7,024