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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Michigan UT Austin| University of California San Diego | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 99% |
Admission |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $206 |
Diversity |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 1,689 students)
UCSD vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or New Mexico Tech?
- University of California San Diego is 50.9% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at UCSD than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($41,636.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than UCSD ($10,429 vs. $16,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 100.6% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($8,332 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than University of California San Diego (99% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 101.9% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($20,782 vs. $10,293)
UCSD vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD 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 UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 153 points higher than at New Mexico Tech (1191)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at New Mexico Tech (26)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $6,100 more per year than New Mexico Tech graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $61,800)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($191 vs. $206)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/