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Overview |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,265 students)
Adrian College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or AQ?
- Adrian College is 5% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Adrian College than Aquinas College ($38,321.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Adrian College ($18,605 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 22.8% lower than costs at Adrian College ($10,572 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 5% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($31,555 vs. $30,049)
Adrian College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 82 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Adrian College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or AQ? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AQ and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Adrian College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $100 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,900)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/