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Overview |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 939 students)
Adrian College vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Johnson University?
- Adrian College is 120.4% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at Adrian College than Johnson University ($38,321.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Adrian College ($21,012 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 49.8% lower than costs at Adrian College ($8,664 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Johnson University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 234.9% larger than aid received Johnson University ($31,555 vs. $9,423)
Adrian College vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 27 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Adrian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Adrian College vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or Johnson University? 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 Johnson University and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Adrian College (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adrian College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/