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TU UMES ENMU UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Western New Mexico University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $4,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $213 |
Diversity |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UB | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New Mexico University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,378 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Western New Mexico University?
- University of Baltimore is 53% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at UB than Western New Mexico University ($20,746.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than UB ($10,676 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 76.9% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,940 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New Mexico University than University of Baltimore (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New Mexico University students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,967 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or UB .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
UB vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Western New Mexico 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 Western New Mexico University and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $25,000 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $814 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($20,686 vs. $21,500)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/