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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 99% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,821 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 468.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at Adrian College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($38,321.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Adrian College ($7,832 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 75.9% lower than costs at Adrian College ($7,380 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 340.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($31,555 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 65 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Adrian College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (49% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/