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Overview |
Adrian College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,760 | 7,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,280 | $12,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,280 | $17,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,424 | $12,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,053 | $17,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,923 | $9,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,054 | 6,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,088 | 4,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Adrian College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | Northern Michigan 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (7,197 students vs. 1,760 students)
Adrian College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Northern Michigan University?
- Adrian College is 216.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($39,280.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at Adrian College than Northern Michigan University ($39,280.00 vs. $17,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Adrian College ($17,937 vs. $22,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 5.3% lower than costs at Adrian College ($12,752 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Northern Michigan University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 265.5% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($32,923 vs. $9,008)
Adrian College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 3 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Adrian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70%) than Adrian College (68.4%)
Adrian College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Northern Michigan University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/