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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | USW | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NMSU | USW | ||
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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 | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $242 |
Diversity |
NMSU | USW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
NMSU | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 1,066 students)
NMSU vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or USW?
- University of the Southwest is 170.6% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($17,000.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at NMSU than University of the Southwest ($23,407.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than USW ($10,407 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 26.3% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,910 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest 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 57.4% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($13,168 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or NMSU .
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at USW (2.63)
NMSU vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or USW? 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 USW and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than University of the Southwest (46% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $6,300 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,382 lower median federal student loan debt than USW graduates. ($17,118 vs. $23,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than USW graduates. ($176 vs. $242)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/