Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Western New Mexico University UCO-Central Texas Woman's University NMSU SNU UNM UT Permian Basin| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ENMU | MACU | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | macu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ENMU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $17,568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
ENMU | MACU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | - | ||
| Admitted | 472 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
ENMU | MACU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ENMU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $283 |
Diversity |
ENMU | MACU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ENMU | MACU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is larger than than MACU based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 2,442 students)
ENMU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 318.9% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.5% higher at MACU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($17,568.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than MACU ($8,702 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 5.7% lower than costs at Mid America Christian University ($8,170 vs. $8,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Mid America Christian University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($12,967 vs. $8,719)
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or ENMU .
ENMU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or MACU? 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 MACU and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at ENMU is higher than Mid America Christian University (24% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $11,200 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $13,171 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $27,438)
- ENMU graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($147 vs. $283)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/