Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern Adventist's yield is 27 pts higher than Adelphi's
Yield rate - 2
Adelphi's SAT midpoint is 70 points higher than Southern Adventist's
SAT midpoint - 3
Southern Adventist admits 66% 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
- Southern AdventistSelective
- 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 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Southern AdventistTest-optional
- AdelphiTest-optional
How they read a record
Southern Adventist
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Adelphi
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Southern Adventist | Adelphi |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not 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