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UNM UTEP SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego SUNY at Geneseo SUNY-Potsdam UB Buffalo State College SUNY Cortland Arizona Christian University SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Plattsburgh| New Mexico State University Main Campus | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
NMSU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $258 |
Diversity |
NMSU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
NMSU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 3,491 students)
NMSU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or SUNY at Fredonia?
- SUNY at Fredonia is 12.5% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at NMSU than SUNY at Fredonia ($23,407.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than SUNY at Fredonia ($10,407 vs. $15,795)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 26% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($11,252 vs. $14,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus as SUNY at Fredonia (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 22% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($13,168 vs. $10,794)
NMSU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 67 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Fredonia earn on average $2,900 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,882 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($17,118 vs. $25,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($176 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/