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Overview |
Adrian College | Villa | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,760 | 545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,280 | $27,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,280 | $27,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,424 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,053 | $15,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,923 | $17,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,054 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,088 | 514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 730/1050 | ||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Adrian College | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,760 students vs. 545 students)
Adrian College vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Villa?
- Adrian College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($39,280.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Adrian College than Villa Maria College ($39,280.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Adrian College ($15,687 vs. $22,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 39.5% lower than costs at Adrian College ($9,620 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Villa Maria College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 85% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($32,923 vs. $17,794)
Adrian College vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Adrian College .
- Accepted freshman Adrian College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Adrian College (68.4%)
Adrian College vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or Villa? 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 Villa and Adrian College.
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/