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Overview |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Las Vegas, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | nmhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $4,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $9,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $9,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $13,002 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $134 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 56% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than New Mexico Highlands University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,677 students)
Fitchburg State vs. New Mexico Highlands University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or New Mexico Highlands University?
- New Mexico Highlands University is 393% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($4,782.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at New Mexico Highlands University than Fitchburg State University ($9,630.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than Fitchburg State ($10,852 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Highlands University are 45.3% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($9,302 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Highlands University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,093 vs. $7,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or New Mexico Highlands University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Highlands University or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Highlands University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
Fitchburg State vs. New Mexico Highlands University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or New Mexico Highlands University? 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 New Mexico Highlands University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than New Mexico Highlands University (47% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than New Mexico Highlands University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,300)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $9,683 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($13,002 vs. $22,685)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($134 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Highlands University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/