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Overview |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,456 students)
Adrian College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 42% more expensive to attend than Adrian College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $38,321.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Albion College than Adrian College ($54,410.00 vs. $38,321.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Adrian College ($19,351 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 4.1% lower than costs at Adrian College ($12,470 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 50.2% larger than aid received Adrian College ($47,406 vs. $31,555)
Adrian College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 96 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Adrian College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or Albion 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 Albion College and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Adrian College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $39,900)
- Adrian College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Adrian College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adrian College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/