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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UTSA Florida OU Georgia| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1170/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 1,689 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 90% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at UT Dallas than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($39,776.00 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 UT Dallas ($10,429 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 45.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($8,332 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than The University of Texas at Dallas (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 44.4% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($14,858 vs. $10,293)
New Mexico Tech vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 74 points higher than at New Mexico Tech (1191)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at New Mexico Tech (26)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
New Mexico Tech vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $2,800 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $59,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/