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Colorado Mesa FLC University of Northern Colorado The University of Montana UCCS CSU-Pueblo Western State Colorado University| Adams State College | The University of Montana Western | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Dillon, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | umwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $4,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $16,406 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $8,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $11,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $8,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 36.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 50.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $20,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $216 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | UM Western | ||
| 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
- Adams State College is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,424 students)
Adams State College vs. UM Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or UM Western?
- Adams State College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($6,072.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Adams State College than The University of Montana Western ($18,144.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than Adams State College ($11,584 vs. $13,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 7.4% lower than costs at Adams State College ($8,588 vs. $9,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than Adams State College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adams State College students is 17.3% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($9,524 vs. $8,117)
Adams State College vs. UM Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or UM Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM Western or Adams State College .
- Accepted freshman Adams State College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at UM Western (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than UM Western (36.3%)
Adams State College vs. UM Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or UM Western? 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 UM Western and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at UM Western is higher than Adams State College (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Adams State College earn on average $4,000 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $362 lower median federal student loan debt than Adams State College graduates. ($20,929 vs. $21,291)
- UM Western graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Adams State College graduates. ($216 vs. $220)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/