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