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SWOSU Western New Mexico University Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College Texas Woman's University NMSU UNM UCO-Central UT Permian Basin| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 830/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $148 |
Diversity |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | NWOSU | ||
| 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 1,852 students)
ENMU vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or NWOSU?
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($5,448.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at NWOSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($11,142.00 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 NWOSU ($8,702 vs. $10,448)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 56.5% lower than costs at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($5,220 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($8,937 vs. $8,719)
ENMU vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 3 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming ENMU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- NWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than ENMU (27.6%)
ENMU vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than NWOSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $14,315)
- ENMU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than NWOSU graduates. ($147 vs. $148)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/