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Overview |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NM | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,677 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmhu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,782 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,630 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,302 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,093 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,002 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $237 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 56% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Highlands University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than New Mexico Highlands University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,677 students)
New Mexico Highlands University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Highlands University or RU?
- Radford University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Highlands University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at RU than New Mexico Highlands University ($20,246.00 vs. $9,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than RU ($10,852 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Highlands University are 13.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,302 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 7% larger than aid received New Mexico Highlands University ($9,733 vs. $9,093)
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Highlands University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or New Mexico Highlands University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at New Mexico Highlands University (3.3)
New Mexico Highlands University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Highlands University or RU? 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 RU and New Mexico Highlands University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than New Mexico Highlands University (56% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,100 more per year than New Mexico Highlands University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,300)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $9,998 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($13,002 vs. $23,000)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($134 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Highlands University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/