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Overview |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 3,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $4,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $213 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 3,378 students)
AAMU vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Western New Mexico University?
- Alabama A & M University is 80.5% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at AAMU than Western New Mexico University ($17,220.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than AAMU ($10,676 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 14.9% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($9,520 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New Mexico University than Alabama A & M University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($10,066 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
AAMU vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Western New Mexico University (32% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Western New Mexico University earn on average $1,300 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $34,300)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $14,314 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($20,686 vs. $35,000)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($213 vs. $361)
- More Western New Mexico University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/