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Overview |
Adrian College | King College | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Adrian College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Adrian College | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Adrian College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,357 students)
Adrian College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or King College?
- Adrian College is 20% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Adrian College than King College ($38,321.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Adrian College ($22,626 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 30.3% lower than costs at Adrian College ($9,960 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than King College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 38.9% larger than aid received King College ($31,555 vs. $22,715)
Adrian College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 3 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Adrian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than King College (60.8%)
Adrian College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or King 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 King College and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than King College (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,900)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/