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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| Dine College | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
| Location | Tsaile, AZ | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,552 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dinecollege.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,320 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $1,320 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,940 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,266 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,561 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $176 |
Diversity |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 99% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Dine College | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Dine College based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 1,552 students)
Dine College vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dine College or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 376% more expensive to attend than Dine College for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $1,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,673.3% higher at NMSU than Dine College ($23,407.00 vs. $1,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Dine College ($10,407 vs. $11,266)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dine College are 127.8% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($4,940 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Dine College (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 414.2% larger than aid received Dine College ($13,168 vs. $2,561)
Which college is harder to get into, Dine College or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Dine College .
Dine College vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dine College or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Dine College.
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $16,300 more per year than Dine College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $23,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/