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Adrian, MI · Southfield, MI
| Adrian College | Lawrence Technological University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,368/yr | $32,918/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,542/yr | $25,980/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,571/yr | $27,036/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,162/yr | $28,082/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,166/yr | $33,632/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,652/yr | $37,492/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $20,260/yr | $11,930/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $20,260/yr | $11,930/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,818/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,050/yr | $5,314/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,003/yr | $58,166/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,684/yr | $44,760/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,684/yr | $44,760/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 71% | 35% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 56% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 873–1140 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1034 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–31 · Math 19–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,054 | 2,121 |
| Students accepted | 2,088 | 1,702 |
| Students who enrolled | 484 | 312 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 6% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 48% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,504/yr | $69,151/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,042–$77,195 | $43,512–$98,820 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 53% | 67% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 20% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,805/yr | $58,827/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 28% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 33% | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,820/yr | $66,979/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 16% · Visual & Performing Arts 11% | Engineering 39% · Architecture 14% · Visual & Performing Arts 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Engineering — 39% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 16% of degrees | Architecture — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Accounting and Related Services — $62,372/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $99,853/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 53% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,604 | 1,668 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 92 | 1,114 |
| Average professor pay | $6,614/mo | $9,215/mo |
| Full-time professors | 44% | 37% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $68,386 | $63,637 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Adrian, MI | Southfield, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1859 | 1932 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.3% | 10% |
| Men | 57% | 66% |
| Women | 43% | 34% |
| White students | 60% | 63% |
| Black students | 6.4% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Asian students | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 17% | 5.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 0.7% | 7.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.4% | 5.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,132/yr | $12,614/yr |
| Endowment | $56.6M | $54.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,664 | 947 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,220/yr | $7,340/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,204/yr | $4,330/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 28 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 846 | 570 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $6.5M |
| Athletics budget | $5.5M | $12.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.5M | $13.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $69,375 | $96,896 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.