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Overview |
Adams State College | UMES | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Adams State College | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 840/1010 | ||
| 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 | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Adams State College | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adams State College is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,518 students)
Adams State College vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or UMES?
- Adams State College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($6,072.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Adams State College than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($18,144.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Adams State College ($12,020 vs. $13,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($9,220 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Adams State College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 33.4% larger than aid received Adams State College ($12,705 vs. $9,524)
Adams State College vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Adams State College (954) is 120 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Adams State College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Adams State College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UMES (3.07)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than UMES (81.6%)
Adams State College vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or UMES? 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 UMES and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Adams State College (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $2,300 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,100)
- Adams State College students graduate with a $5,709 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($21,291 vs. $27,000)
- Adams State College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Adams State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/