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UNM UTEP Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands| New Mexico State University Main Campus | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $144 |
Diversity |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 7,045 students)
NMSU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or CSUMB?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 9.4% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at NMSU than California State University Monterey Bay ($23,407.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than CSUMB ($10,407 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 44.5% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,252 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than California State University Monterey Bay (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 51.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($13,168 vs. $8,702)
NMSU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or NMSU .
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $5,900 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,400)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $3,118 lower median federal student loan debt than NMSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,118)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NMSU graduates. ($144 vs. $176)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/