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Adrian, MI · Midland, MI
| Adrian College | Northwood University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,368/yr | $27,232/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,542/yr | $25,700/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $20,842 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,571/yr | $25,913/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,162/yr | $25,906/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,166/yr | $26,016/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,652/yr | $28,224/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $221/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $20,260/yr | $13,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $20,260/yr | $12,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $810/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,050/yr | $3,210/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,003/yr | $48,780/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,684/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,684/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 71% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 65% |
| 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 | 2,074 |
| Students accepted | 2,088 | 1,740 |
| Students who enrolled | 484 | 341 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 20% |
| 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 | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| 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% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,504/yr | $63,075/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,042–$77,195 | $40,489–$92,317 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 53% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 20% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,805/yr | $54,058/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 28% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,820/yr | $57,649/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 16% · Visual & Performing Arts 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 87% · Computer & Information Sciences 4% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 4% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 87% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 16% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 2% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Accounting and Related Services — $62,372/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $73,896/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 4.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,604 | 1,974 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 92 | 364 |
| Average professor pay | $6,614/mo | $8,840/mo |
| Full-time professors | 44% | 22% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $68,386 | $42,219 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Adrian, MI | Midland, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1859 | 1959 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.3% | 2.2% |
| Men | 57% | 63% |
| Women | 43% | 37% |
| White students | 60% | 72% |
| Black students | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 7.7% |
| Asian students | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 17% | 5.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 0.7% | 32% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.4% | 34% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,132/yr | $7,560/yr |
| Endowment | $56.6M | $122.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,664 | 920 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,220/yr | $6,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,204/yr | $6,100/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 | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 28 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 846 | 520 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | $5.5M | $10.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.5M | $10.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $69,375 | $55,846 |
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.