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UNM UTEP CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson Arizona Christian University South Carolina State University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
NMSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $279 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NMSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 4,712 students)
NMSU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 143.6% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Winthrop University than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($29,636.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Winthrop University ($10,407 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 7.3% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,488 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 1.6% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($13,168 vs. $12,961)
NMSU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 61 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NMSU (3.55)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
NMSU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $100 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $27,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($176 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/