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NAU| Northern New Mexico College | Dickinson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
| Location | Espanola, NM | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,154 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnmc.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,064 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,329 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,383 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,267 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 729 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.63 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $194 |
Diversity |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Northern New Mexico College | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson State University is larger than than Northern New Mexico College based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 1,154 students)
Northern New Mexico College vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern New Mexico College or DSU?
- Dickinson State University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Northern New Mexico College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $5,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Northern New Mexico College than Dickinson State University ($14,329.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern New Mexico College than DSU ($8,383 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 62% lower than costs at Northern New Mexico College ($7,740 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern New Mexico College than Dickinson State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern New Mexico College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($7,267 vs. $5,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern New Mexico College or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or Northern New Mexico College .
- Accepted freshman DSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Northern New Mexico College (2.63)
Northern New Mexico College vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern New Mexico College or DSU? 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 DSU and Northern New Mexico College.
- The graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is higher than Dickinson State University (100% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Northern New Mexico College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $32,100)
- Northern New Mexico College students graduate with a $9,781 lower median federal student loan debt than DSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $18,781)
- Northern New Mexico College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than DSU graduates. ($93 vs. $194)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern New Mexico College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/