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Overview |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $203 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M University Kingsville is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or TAMUK?
- Adams State College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,072.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Adams State College than Texas A & M University Kingsville ($18,144.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than Adams State College ($11,347 vs. $13,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 2.2% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Kingsville ($9,220 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Kingsville than Adams State College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Kingsville students is 12.6% larger than aid received Adams State College ($10,723 vs. $9,524)
Adams State College vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Adams State College (954) is 17 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Adams State College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than TAMUK (96.5%)
Adams State College vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than Adams State College (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Kingsville earn on average $8,200 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,100)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $1,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Adams State College graduates. ($19,636 vs. $21,291)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Adams State College graduates. ($203 vs. $220)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/