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Colorado Mesa FLC University of Northern Colorado Colorado Tech Liberty University UCCS CSU-Pueblo Western State Colorado University| Adams State College | Colorado Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Lakewood, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 8,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | ccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $36,682 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $36,682 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $11,194 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $23,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $25,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $258 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | CCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. CCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or CCU?
- Colorado Christian University is 504.1% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at CCU than Adams State College ($36,682.00 vs. $18,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adams State College than CCU ($13,224 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 21.4% lower than costs at Colorado Christian University ($9,220 vs. $11,194)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Adams State College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 164.6% larger than aid received Adams State College ($25,200 vs. $9,524)
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or CCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCU or Adams State College .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
Adams State College vs. CCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or CCU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CCU and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than Adams State College (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Colorado Christian University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,100)
- Adams State College students graduate with a $3,709 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($21,291 vs. $25,000)
- Adams State College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($220 vs. $258)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/