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Western New Mexico University Texas Woman's University NMSU UNM UT Permian Basin| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | USW | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ENMU | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | - | ||
| Admitted | 472 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $242 |
Diversity |
ENMU | USW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 26% |
Students |
ENMU | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 1,066 students)
ENMU vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or USW?
- University of the Southwest is 305.3% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($17,000.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.3% higher at USW than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($17,000.00 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 USW ($8,702 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 9.1% lower than costs at University of the Southwest ($8,170 vs. $8,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($8,719 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or ENMU .
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at USW (2.63)
ENMU vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or USW? 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 USW and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at ENMU is higher than University of the Southwest (24% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $11,900 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,233 lower median federal student loan debt than USW graduates. ($14,267 vs. $23,500)
- ENMU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than USW graduates. ($147 vs. $242)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/