Adams State University (Adams State) vs. Western Colorado University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

  • Both Adams State University (Adams State) and Western Colorado University are public.
  • Both schools are located in Colorado.
  • Western Colorado University has more expensive tuition of $23,683 than Adams State ($21,848).
  • Western Colorado University has tighter acceptance rate of 85.98% than Adams State (98.88%).
  • Western Colorado University has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than Adams State (1,040).
  • Western Colorado University is larger with 3,548 students than Adams State (2,854 students).
Adams State University
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#9 in Colorado
Rankings#13 in Colorado
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Alamosa, COLocationGunnison, CO
Adams StateKnown as
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$9,776 Colorado residents
$21,848 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,083 Colorado residents
$23,683 out-of-state
$10,425 Colorado residents
$13,161 out-of-state
Graduate$15,550
$10,146Financial Aid$9,835
Admission
$45 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$30 undergraduate
$50 graduate
98.88%Acceptance Rate85.98%
22.42%Yield26.61%
1,040 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,130 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
2,854Total Students3,548
1,588Undergraduate3,095
1,266Graduate453
901Online Enrollment890
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
28%Graduation Rate46%
37%Transfer-out Rate17%
57%Retention Rate77%
$38,100Average Earning after Graduation$43,400
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 OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034)
$4,020 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,241)
$5,304 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$5,200 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$4,982 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
95 Full-time
123 Part-time
Number of Faculties136 Full-time
40 Part-time
321 Full-time
179 Part-time
Number of Staffs332 Full-time
55 Part-time
$58,186 for Faculties
$45,259 Part-time
Average Salary$62,572 for Faculties
$53,451 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