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Overview |
Indiana State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Las Vegas, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | nmhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $4,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $9,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $13,002 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $134 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 56% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Indiana 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than New Mexico Highlands University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,677 students)
Indiana State vs. New Mexico Highlands University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or New Mexico Highlands University?
- Indiana State University is 97.7% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Highlands University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $4,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.8% higher at Indiana State than New Mexico Highlands University ($20,880.00 vs. $9,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than Indiana State ($10,852 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Highlands University are 22% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,302 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 18.8% larger than aid received New Mexico Highlands University ($10,802 vs. $9,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana 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 Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Highlands University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. New Mexico Highlands University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than New Mexico Highlands University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than New Mexico Highlands University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,300)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $10,718 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($13,002 vs. $23,720)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($134 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Highlands University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/