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Western New Mexico University Texas Woman's University NMSU UNM UT Permian Basin| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | SCU | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
ENMU | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | - | ||
| Admitted | 472 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $279 |
Diversity |
ENMU | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ENMU | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 425 students)
ENMU vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or SCU?
- Southwestern Christian University is 306.3% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176% higher at SCU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($17,040.00 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 SCU ($8,702 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 15.1% lower than costs at Southwestern Christian University ($8,170 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Southwestern Christian University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($11,041 vs. $8,719)
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Christian University (978) is 31 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming SCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at SCU (3.22)
ENMU vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or SCU? 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 SCU and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (28% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus earn on average $6,400 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $27,400)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $12,733 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $27,000)
- ENMU graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($147 vs. $279)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/