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Overview |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $248 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adams State College is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,481 students)
Adams State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Adams State College ($19,584.00 vs. $18,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Adams State College ($9,529 vs. $13,224)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 26.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,220 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Adams State College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adams State College students is 7.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,524 vs. $8,830)
Adams State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 28 points higher than at Adams State College (954)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Adams State College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Adams State College (3.2)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Adams State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Adams State College (29% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,500 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,100)
- Adams State College students graduate with a $2,710 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,291 vs. $24,001)
- Adams State College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($220 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/