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Overview |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Espanola, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 1,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | nnmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $5,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $14,329 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $8,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $7,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $93 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Northern New Mexico College based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 1,154 students)
UCCS vs. Northern New Mexico College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Northern New Mexico College?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Northern New Mexico College for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $5,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at UCCS than Northern New Mexico College ($20,544.00 vs. $14,329.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern New Mexico College than UCCS ($8,383 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 10% lower than costs at Northern New Mexico College ($11,400 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern New Mexico College than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern New Mexico College students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($7,267 vs. $5,841)
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Northern New Mexico College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern New Mexico College or UCCS .
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northern New Mexico College (2.63)
UCCS vs. Northern New Mexico College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or Northern New Mexico College? 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 Northern New Mexico College and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (100% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $14,300 more per year than Northern New Mexico College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,100)
- Northern New Mexico College students graduate with a $11,999 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($9,000 vs. $20,999)
- Northern New Mexico College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($93 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern New Mexico College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/