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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Western New Mexico University Texas Tech ASU Texas Woman's University UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 24, 2024 |
Academics |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $176 |
Diversity |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 5,106 students)
ENMU vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 49.8% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.1% higher at NMSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($23,407.00 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 NMSU ($8,702 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 37.7% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,170 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than New Mexico State University Main Campus (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 51% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($13,168 vs. $8,719)
ENMU vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 36 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than ENMU (27.6%)
ENMU vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU 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 ENMU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (46% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $5,600 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,851 lower median federal student loan debt than NMSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $17,118)
- ENMU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NMSU graduates. ($147 vs. $176)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/