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Overview |
Adams State College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Adams State College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Adams State College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Adams State College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($18,144.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adams State College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,224 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 36% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,220 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Adams State College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adams State College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,524 vs. $8,697)
Adams State College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 1 points higher than at Adams State College (954)
- Incoming Adams State College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Adams State College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Adams State College (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,100 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,100)
- Adams State College students graduate with a $5,709 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,291 vs. $27,000)
- Adams State College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/