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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| Navajo Technical College | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Navajo Tech | NMSU | ||
| Location | Crownpoint, NM | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | navajotech.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Navajo Tech | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,628 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,628 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,072 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,770 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,425 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
Navajo Tech | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Navajo Tech | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Navajo Tech | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $20,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $176 |
Diversity |
Navajo Tech | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 99% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Navajo Tech | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Navajo Tech | 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Navajo Tech based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 1,354 students)
Navajo Tech vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Navajo Tech or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 139.1% more expensive to attend than Navajo Tech for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $2,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 790.7% higher at NMSU than Navajo Technical College ($23,407.00 vs. $2,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Navajo Technical College than NMSU ($2,770 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Navajo Technical College are 39.4% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,072 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Navajo Technical College (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 142.7% larger than aid received Navajo Technical College ($13,168 vs. $5,425)
Which college is harder to get into, Navajo Tech or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Navajo Tech .
Navajo Tech vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Navajo Tech 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 Navajo Tech.
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $19,400 more per year than Navajo Tech graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $20,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/