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Overview |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 11,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #616 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | uccs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $20,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 14,751 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 12,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 1015/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $20,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $217 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | UCCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. UCCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or UCCS?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at UCCS than Adams State College ($20,544.00 vs. $18,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adams State College than UCCS ($13,224 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 23.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,220 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adams State College than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adams State College students is 63.1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,524 vs. $5,841)
Adams State College vs. UCCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or UCCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCCS or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 134 points higher than at Adams State College (954)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adams State College (20)
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than UCCS (84.8%)
Adams State College vs. UCCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or UCCS? 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 UCCS and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than Adams State College (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $8,300 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than Adams State College graduates. ($20,999 vs. $21,291)
- UCCS graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Adams State College graduates. ($217 vs. $220)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/