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Overview |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Las Vegas, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 2,677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | nmhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $4,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $9,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $9,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | - | ||
| Admitted | 868 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $13,002 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $134 |
Diversity |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 56% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico Highlands University is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (2,677 students vs. 1,950 students)
SUNO vs. New Mexico Highlands University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or New Mexico Highlands University?
- New Mexico Highlands University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($4,782.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at SUNO than New Mexico Highlands University ($13,384.00 vs. $9,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than SUNO ($10,852 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Highlands University are 1.9% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($9,302 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Southern University at New Orleans (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 5.1% larger than aid received New Mexico Highlands University ($9,560 vs. $9,093)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO or New Mexico Highlands University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Highlands University or SUNO .
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Highlands University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNO (2.4)
SUNO vs. New Mexico Highlands University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO or New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University and SUNO.
- Graduates from New Mexico Highlands University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $31,600)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $11,346 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($13,002 vs. $24,348)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($134 vs. $251)
- More New Mexico Highlands University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/