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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason Colorado Mesa University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| Adams State College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Adams State College | RU | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Adams State College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $237 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Adams State College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or RU?
- Radford University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at RU than Adams State College ($20,246.00 vs. $18,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adams State College than RU ($13,224 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 14.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,220 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Adams State College (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Adams State College ($9,733 vs. $9,524)
Adams State College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Adams State College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than RU (93.3%)
Adams State College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or RU? 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 RU and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Adams State College (56% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- Adams State College students graduate with a $1,709 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,291 vs. $23,000)
- Adams State College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($220 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/