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UNM IPFW UTEP IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue Arizona Christian University BSU Texas Tech ASU ENMU UT Austin| Purdue University Calumet Campus | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $176 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or NMSU?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 7.4% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at NMSU than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($23,407.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Purdue Calumet ($10,407 vs. $10,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 48.8% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($7,560 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Purdue University Calumet Campus (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 130.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($13,168 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 23 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $3,100 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($17,118 vs. $20,908)
- NMSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($176 vs. $216)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/