Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. San Francisco's SAT midpoint is 60 points higher than Adelphi's
SAT midpoint - 2
Adelphi's yield is 4 pts higher than U. San Francisco's
Yield rate - 3
U. San Francisco admits 62% vs. 66% at Adelphi
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. San FranciscoSelective
- AdelphiSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. San FranciscoTest-optional
- AdelphiTest-optional
How they read a record
U. San Francisco
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Adelphi
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. San Francisco | Adelphi |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why