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Trine University Saint Xavier University Siena Heights University GVSU CMU Michigan State WMU Albion College Eastern Michigan University SUNY Stony Brook| Saint Josephs College | Adrian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SJC | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SJC | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SJC | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
SJC | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Adrian College than Saint Josephs College ($38,321.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Adrian College ($15,836 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 36.9% lower than costs at Adrian College ($9,480 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 44.1% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($31,555 vs. $21,898)
SJC vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 23 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
SJC vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Adrian College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,900)
- Adrian College and SJC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Adrian College and SJC 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 SJC 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/