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Overview |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.3%Open | ||
| 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 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $193 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 3% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Adams State College than University of Houston Downtown ($18,144.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adams State College than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,224 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,220 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adams State College than University of Houston Downtown (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adams State College students is 21.3% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,524 vs. $7,849)
Adams State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Adams State College (954) is 60 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Adams State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown 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 University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
Adams State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at Adams State College is higher than University of Houston Downtown (23% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,300 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,541 lower median federal student loan debt than Adams State College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,291)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Adams State College graduates. ($193 vs. $220)
- More Adams State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/