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UNM UTEP Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Arizona Christian University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | RU | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
NMSU | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NMSU | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $237 |
Diversity |
NMSU | RU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 7,718 students)
NMSU vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or RU?
- Radford University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at NMSU than Radford University ($23,407.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than RU ($10,407 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 6.5% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,567 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 35.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($13,168 vs. $9,733)
NMSU vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or NMSU .
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or RU? 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 RU and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,000 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,882 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $23,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($176 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/