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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU NAU ENMU UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Northern New Mexico College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Espanola, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 1,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | nnmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $5,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $14,329 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $8,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $7,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $93 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Northern New Mexico College based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 1,154 students)
NMSU vs. Northern New Mexico College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Northern New Mexico College?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Northern New Mexico College for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at NMSU than Northern New Mexico College ($23,407.00 vs. $14,329.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern New Mexico College than NMSU ($8,383 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 11.4% lower than costs at Northern New Mexico College ($11,252 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern New Mexico College than New Mexico State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 81.2% larger than aid received Northern New Mexico College ($13,168 vs. $7,267)
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Northern New Mexico College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern New Mexico College or NMSU .
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Northern New Mexico College (2.63)
NMSU vs. Northern New Mexico College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Northern New Mexico College? 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 Northern New Mexico College and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (100% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than Northern New Mexico College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,100)
- Northern New Mexico College students graduate with a $8,118 lower median federal student loan debt than NMSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $17,118)
- Northern New Mexico College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than NMSU graduates. ($93 vs. $176)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern New Mexico College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/