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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 23% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Adrian College than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($38,321.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Adrian College ($17,358 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 14.4% lower than costs at Adrian College ($11,350 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($31,555 vs. $26,438)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 56 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Adrian College? 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 Adrian College and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Adrian College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($26,999 vs. $27,000)
- Adrian College and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/