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University of Phoenix-Online Campus UNM Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona NAU UTEP ASU University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus Purdue Global-Davenport Campus U of A National University| Grand Canyon University | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCU | NMSU | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
GCU | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GCU | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $176 |
Diversity |
GCU | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
GCU | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GCU | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than NMSU based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 14,268 students)
GCU vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or NMSU?
- Grand Canyon University is 162.6% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at NMSU than Grand Canyon University ($23,407.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than GCU ($10,407 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 44.3% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($7,800 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 36.3% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($13,168 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or GCU .
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or NMSU? 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 NMSU and GCU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Grand Canyon University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $14,900 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,632 lower median federal student loan debt than GCU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $18,750)
- NMSU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than GCU graduates. ($176 vs. $193)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/