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Overview |
Adrian College | CSE | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Adrian College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
Adrian College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,122 students)
Adrian College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or CSE?
- Adrian College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Adrian College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($38,321.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Adrian College ($21,689 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 1.9% lower than costs at Adrian College ($12,744 vs. $12,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College as College of Saint Elizabeth (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 5.5% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($31,555 vs. $29,905)
Adrian College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 202 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Adrian College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Adrian College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or CSE? 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 CSE and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Adrian College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $5,600 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,900)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/