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Overview |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
| Location | Silver City, NM | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,378 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnmu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,770 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,676 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,686 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $237 |
Diversity |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western New Mexico University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,378 students)
Western New Mexico University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New Mexico University or RU?
- Radford University is 71% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at RU than Western New Mexico University ($20,246.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than RU ($10,676 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 3.5% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($10,567 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Western New Mexico University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($9,733 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New Mexico University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Western New Mexico University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Western New Mexico University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New Mexico University or RU? 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 RU and Western New Mexico University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Western New Mexico University (56% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $2,314 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,686 vs. $23,000)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($213 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/