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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City Western New Mexico University RSU Texas Woman's University NMSU MSU ECU UNM Purdue North Central OU| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | NSU | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
ENMU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.49 | ||
| 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 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 24, 2024 |
Academics |
ENMU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $186 |
Diversity |
ENMU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ENMU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 5,106 students)
ENMU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.3% higher at NSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($15,270.00 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 NSU ($8,702 vs. $9,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 1.5% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($8,170 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Northeastern State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 2.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($8,719 vs. $8,528)
ENMU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 41 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than ENMU (27.6%)
ENMU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or NSU? 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 NSU and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (26% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,733 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $18,000)
- ENMU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($147 vs. $186)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/