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Overview |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $206 |
Diversity |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Truman State University is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 1,689 students)
Truman State vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or New Mexico Tech?
- Truman State University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at New Mexico Tech than Truman State University ($24,918.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Truman State ($10,429 vs. $13,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 19.3% lower than costs at Truman State University ($8,332 vs. $9,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 3.3% larger than aid received Truman State University ($10,293 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or New Mexico Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Tech or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 55 points higher than at New Mexico Tech (1191)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at New Mexico Tech (26)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or New Mexico Tech? 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 Tech and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $49,800)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $2,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,656)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($206 vs. $234)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/