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Overview |
Adams State College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Adams State College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $240 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Adams State College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Adams State College than West Virginia State University ($18,144.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Adams State College ($11,684 vs. $13,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 32.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,220 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Adams State College (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adams State College students is 0.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($9,524 vs. $9,482)
Adams State College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Adams State College (954) is 27 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Adams State College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Adams State College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Adams State College (25% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Adams State College earn on average $5,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,700)
- Adams State College students graduate with a $1,959 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,291 vs. $23,250)
- Adams State College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($220 vs. $240)
- More Adams State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/