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Overview |
Adrian College | Malone University | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Adrian College | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | Malone University | ||
| 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,199 students)
Adrian College vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Malone University?
- Adrian College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Malone University for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Adrian College than Malone University ($38,321.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than Adrian College ($21,571 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 20.2% lower than costs at Adrian College ($10,800 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Malone University ($31,555 vs. $24,747)
Adrian College vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Malone University (1029) is 21 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Adrian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Malone University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Malone University has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Adrian College vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or Malone 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 Malone University and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than Adrian College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,900)
- Malone University students graduate with a $2,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($24,819 vs. $27,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University 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/