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Overview |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,760 | 918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,280 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,280 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,424 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,053 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,923 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,054 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 2,088 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,760 students vs. 918 students)
Adrian College vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or CCAD?
- Adrian College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($39,280.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Adrian College than Columbus College of Art and Design ($39,280.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adrian College than CCAD ($22,053 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 17.2% lower than costs at Adrian College ($11,450 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Columbus College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 51% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($32,923 vs. $21,807)
Adrian College vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Adrian College .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Adrian College (68.4%)
Adrian College vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Adrian College (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $1,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design and Adrian College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus College of Art and Design and Adrian 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 CCAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/