- Both Adams State University (Adams State) and University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD) are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- UCD has more expensive tuition of $28,209 than Adams State ($21,848).
- UCD has tighter acceptance rate of 65.22% than Adams State (98.88%).
- UCD has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Adams State (1,040).
- UCD is larger with 23,744 students than Adams State (2,854 students).
| Adams State University View More Rivals | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Colorado | Rankings | #216 in National Universities #14 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Alamosa, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
Adams State| Known as | UCD | |
| 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 | $10,017 Colorado residents $28,209 out-of-state |
| $10,425 Colorado residents $13,161 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,947 Colorado residents $26,047 out-of-state |
| $10,146 | Financial Aid | $8,893 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 98.88% | Acceptance Rate | 65.22% |
| 22.42% | Yield | 20.42% |
| 1,040 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,854 | Total Students | 23,744 |
| 1,588 | Undergraduate | 14,055 |
| 1,266 | Graduate | 9,689 |
| 901 | Online Enrollment | 4,713 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $38,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,200 |
| 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 | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $9,550 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 95 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,610 Full-time 809 Part-time |
| 321 Full-time 179 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,749 Full-time 1,064 Part-time |
| $58,186 for Faculties $45,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,017 for Faculties $77,883 Part-time |