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Overview |
Adrian College | NCU | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Adrian College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Adrian College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 699 students)
Adrian College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or NCU?
- Adrian College is 16.1% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Adrian College than Northwest Christian University ($38,321.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than Adrian College ($23,787 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 23.9% lower than costs at Adrian College ($10,480 vs. $12,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College as Northwest Christian University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($31,555 vs. $20,642)
Adrian College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 16 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than NCU (66.8%)
Adrian College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or NCU? 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 NCU and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Adrian College (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/