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Overview |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 125 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suva.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,944 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,944 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,506 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $50,750 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $524 | $176 |
Diversity |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 125 students)
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson or NMSU?
- Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson is 265.2% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($22,944.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at NMSU than Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson ($23,407.00 vs. $22,944.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson are 49.9% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($7,506 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson ($13,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson .
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson 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 Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson.
- The graduation rate at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $6,900 more per year than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,500)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $33,632 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson graduates. ($17,118 vs. $50,750)
- NMSU graduates are paying $348 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson graduates. ($176 vs. $524)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/