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Overview |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 95% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $176 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or NMSU?
- Purdue University North Central 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 North Central Campus ($23,407.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than NMSU ($7,832 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 52.5% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($7,380 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Purdue University North Central Campus (95% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 83.7% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($13,168 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 40 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (46% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $2,500 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,718 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,836)
- NMSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($176 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/