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Overview |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 1,760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #800 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,970 | $39,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,970 | $39,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,260 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,454 | $22,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,009 | $32,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,258 | 3,054 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 2,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 9% |
Students |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,760 students)
AIC vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Adrian College?
- American International College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Adrian College for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $39,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at AIC than Adrian College ($41,970.00 vs. $39,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Adrian College ($21,454 vs. $22,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adrian College are 21.1% lower than costs at American International College ($13,424 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than American International College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Adrian College ($34,009 vs. $32,923)
AIC vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 121 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Adrian College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Adrian College (68.4%)
AIC vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Adrian 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 Adrian College and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than American International College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,900)
- Adrian College and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Adrian College and AIC 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 AIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/