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Overview |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $201 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adams State College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,748 students)
Adams State College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or Concord University?
- Concord University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Concord University than Adams State College ($18,780.00 vs. $18,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Adams State College ($8,464 vs. $13,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 9.4% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,220 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Adams State College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Adams State College ($11,120 vs. $9,524)
Adams State College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 40 points higher than at Adams State College (954)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Adams State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Concord University (91.4%)
Adams State College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Adams State College (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Adams State College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $1,791 lower median federal student loan debt than Adams State College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,291)
- Concord University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Adams State College graduates. ($201 vs. $220)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/