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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1145/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $213 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 1,689 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 85.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at New Mexico Tech than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($24,918.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,429 vs. $14,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 26.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,332 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than University of North Carolina at Asheville (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 58.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,293 vs. $6,491)
New Mexico Tech vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Asheville or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 32 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
New Mexico Tech vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or University of North Carolina at Asheville? 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 $23,900 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $37,900)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $641 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,641)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($206 vs. $213)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/