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Trine University Siena Heights University GVSU AU CMU Michigan State Albion College WMU Eastern Michigan University| Adrian College | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Adrian College | SWU | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Adrian College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Adrian College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,175 students)
Adrian College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or SWU?
- Adrian College is 44.5% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Adrian College than Southern Wesleyan University ($38,321.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Adrian College ($17,639 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 34.5% lower than costs at Adrian College ($9,650 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 60.7% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($31,555 vs. $19,636)
Adrian College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Adrian College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than SWU (51.2%)
Adrian College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or SWU? 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 SWU and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,900)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Adrian College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Adrian College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/