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UNM UTEP Indiana State Arizona Christian University Texas Tech IU Southeast ASU Notre Dame College ENMU IU IU Kokomo UT Austin| Indiana University South Bend | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $176 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or NMSU?
- Indiana University South Bend is 15.8% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at NMSU than Indiana University South Bend ($23,407.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than NMSU ($8,785 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 22.4% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($9,190 vs. $11,252)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend as New Mexico State University Main Campus (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 68.4% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($13,168 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 28 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than NMSU (78%)
IU South Bend vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $2,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,100)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,412 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,530)
- NMSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($176 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/