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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | New Mexico Highlands University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Las Vegas, NM | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | nmhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $4,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $9,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $13,002 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $134 |
Diversity |
KY State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 56% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KY State | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
KY 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
- New Mexico Highlands University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,677 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. New Mexico Highlands University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or New Mexico Highlands University?
- Kentucky State University is 64.2% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Highlands University for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $4,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at KY State than New Mexico Highlands University ($11,732.00 vs. $9,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than KY State ($10,852 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 15.2% lower than costs at New Mexico Highlands University ($8,076 vs. $9,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Highlands University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($9,093 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, KY 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 KY State .
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Highlands University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. New Mexico Highlands University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at KY State is the same as at New Mexico Highlands University (21% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Highlands University earn on average $5,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $31,000)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $15,998 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($13,002 vs. $29,000)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($134 vs. $299)
- More New Mexico Highlands University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/