- Both Adams State University (Adams State) and Metropolitan State University of Denver are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than Adams State ($21,848).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than Adams State (98.88%).
- Adams State has higher SAT scores of 1,040 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than Adams State (2,854 students).
| Adams State University View More Rivals | Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Colorado | Rankings | #19 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Alamosa, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
Adams State| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,776 Colorado residents $21,848 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state |
| $10,425 Colorado residents $13,161 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state |
| $10,146 | Financial Aid | $5,100 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 98.88% | Acceptance Rate | 64.27% |
| 22.42% | Yield | 32.78% |
| 1,040 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,854 | Total Students | 16,995 |
| 1,588 | Undergraduate | 15,848 |
| 1,266 | Graduate | 1,147 |
| 901 | Online Enrollment | 4,246 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 28% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $38,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034) $4,020 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 95 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 558 Full-time 611 Part-time |
| 321 Full-time 179 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| $58,186 for Faculties $45,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time |