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Overview |
Adrian College | WMU | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Adrian College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Adrian College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,821 students)
Adrian College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or WMU?
- Adrian College is 163.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Adrian College than Western Michigan University ($38,321.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Adrian College ($20,030 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 16.9% lower than costs at Adrian College ($11,102 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 363.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($31,555 vs. $6,813)
Adrian College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 22 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Adrian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Adrian College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or WMU? 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 WMU and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Adrian College (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/