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Overview |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $215 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | EWU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 17% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($7,104.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at EWU than Adams State College ($25,494.00 vs. $18,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Adams State College ($12,827 vs. $13,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 49% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($9,220 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Adams State College (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adams State College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($9,524 vs. $9,200)
Adams State College vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 16 points higher than at Adams State College (954)
- Incoming EWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Adams State College (20)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than EWU (96.1%)
Adams State College vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or EWU? 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 EWU and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Adams State College (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,100)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $473 lower median federal student loan debt than Adams State College graduates. ($20,818 vs. $21,291)
- EWU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Adams State College graduates. ($215 vs. $220)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/