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IU Virginia Tech Illinois Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa NC State ISU Notre Dame| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 48% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 1,689 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 26.8% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Purdue than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($28,520.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Purdue ($10,429 vs. $12,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 20.4% lower than costs at Purdue University Main Campus ($8,332 vs. $10,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Purdue University Main Campus (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 15% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($10,293 vs. $8,950)
New Mexico Tech vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 40 points higher than at New Mexico Tech (1191)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at New Mexico Tech (26)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Purdue (52.7%)
New Mexico Tech vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or Purdue? 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 Purdue and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $600 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $61,200)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/