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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,195 | 1,760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #800 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,500 | $39,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,500 | $39,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,632 | $22,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $32,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 3,054 | ||
| Admitted | 1,880 | 2,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,760 students vs. 1,195 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($39,280.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Adrian College than Graceland University Lamoni ($39,280.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Adrian College ($16,632 vs. $22,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 27.4% lower than costs at Adrian College ($10,540 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 9% larger than aid received Graceland University Lamoni ($32,923 vs. $30,218)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 47 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Adrian College (68.4%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Adrian College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $1,100 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,900)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $3,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($23,544 vs. $27,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adrian College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/