Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Jacksonville's yield is 6 pts higher than Adelphi's
Yield rate - 2
Adelphi's SAT midpoint is 33 points higher than Jacksonville's
SAT midpoint - 3
Jacksonville admits 57% 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
- JacksonvilleSelective
- 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 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- JacksonvilleTest-optional
- AdelphiTest-optional
How they read a record
Jacksonville
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Adelphi
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Jacksonville | Adelphi |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Important | 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;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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