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Overview |
Adrian College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,760 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,280 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,280 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,424 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,053 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,923 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Adrian College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,054 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 2,088 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Adrian College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,760 students vs. 1,345 students)
Adrian College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Adrian College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($39,280.00 vs. $34,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Adrian College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($39,280.00 vs. $34,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Adrian College ($19,111 vs. $22,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 4.9% lower than costs at Adrian College ($12,794 vs. $13,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College as North Carolina Wesleyan College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 12.8% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($32,923 vs. $29,177)
Adrian College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 130 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Adrian College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Adrian College (68.4%)
Adrian College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (49% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,900)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/