Adams State University (Adams State) vs. University of Northern Colorado

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Adams State University (Adams State) and University of Northern Colorado are public.
  • Both schools are located in Colorado.
  • University of Northern Colorado has more expensive tuition of $26,204 than Adams State ($21,848).
  • University of Northern Colorado has tighter acceptance rate of 89.08% than Adams State (98.88%).
  • University of Northern Colorado has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Adams State (1,040).
  • University of Northern Colorado is larger with 9,380 students than Adams State (2,854 students).
Adams State University
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#9 in Colorado
Rankings#299 in National Universities
#15 in Colorado
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Alamosa, COLocationGreeley, CO
Adams StateKnown as
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$9,776 Colorado residents
$21,848 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,010 Colorado residents
$26,204 out-of-state
$10,425 Colorado residents
$13,161 out-of-state
Graduate$14,788 Colorado residents
$25,426 out-of-state
$10,146Financial Aid$7,813
Admission
$45 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
98.88%Acceptance Rate89.08%
22.42%Yield32.28%
1,040 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
2,854Total Students9,380
1,588Undergraduate6,728
1,266Graduate2,652
901Online Enrollment1,594
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
28%Graduation Rate51%
37%Transfer-out Rate30%
57%Retention Rate75%
$38,100Average Earning after Graduation$47,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034)
$4,020 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542)
$6,873 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$5,200 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
95 Full-time
123 Part-time
Number of Faculties441 Full-time
290 Part-time
321 Full-time
179 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,213 Full-time
317 Part-time
$58,186 for Faculties
$45,259 Part-time
Average Salary$71,100 for Faculties
$58,772 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023