- Both Adams State University (Adams State) and University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- CU Boulder has more expensive tuition of $41,943 than Adams State ($21,848).
- CU Boulder has tighter acceptance rate of 79.84% than Adams State (98.88%).
- CU Boulder has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Adams State (1,040).
- CU Boulder is larger with 39,585 students than Adams State (2,854 students).
| Adams State University View More Rivals | University of Colorado Boulder View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Colorado | Rankings | #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Alamosa, CO | Location | Boulder, CO |
Adams State| Known as | CU Boulder | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,776 Colorado residents $21,848 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state |
| $10,425 Colorado residents $13,161 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state |
| $10,146 | Financial Aid | $11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 98.88% | Acceptance Rate | 79.84% |
| 22.42% | Yield | 22.76% |
| 1,040 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,854 | Total Students | 39,585 |
| 1,588 | Undergraduate | 31,034 |
| 1,266 | Graduate | 8,551 |
| 901 | Online Enrollment | 3,156 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $38,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| 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 Graduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034) $4,020 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 95 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time |
| 321 Full-time 179 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time |
| $58,186 for Faculties $45,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time |