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UNM UTEP USC Beaufort ASU Arizona Christian University Texas Tech Lander University LSUS Winthrop University ASU ENMU UT Austin| New Mexico State University Main Campus | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $268 |
Diversity |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 3,840 students)
NMSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 65.5% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at NMSU than University of South Carolina Aiken ($23,407.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than USC Aiken ($10,407 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 34.3% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,376 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than New Mexico State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 33.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($13,168 vs. $9,891)
NMSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 7 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
NMSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $200 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,882 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($17,118 vs. $26,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($176 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/