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Western New Mexico University Texas Woman's University NMSU UNM UT Permian Basin| Governors State University | Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | ENMU | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 5,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $8,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
GSU | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 840/1100 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $147 |
Diversity |
GSU | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GSU | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or ENMU?
- Governors State University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.3% higher at GSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($15,024.00 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 GSU ($8,702 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 34.6% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,170 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($11,987 vs. $8,719)
GSU vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (947) is 36 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming ENMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- GSU has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than ENMU (27.6%)
GSU vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or ENMU? 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 ENMU and GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,983 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $17,250)
- ENMU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($147 vs. $178)
- More GSU 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/