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UNM UTEP GCU Texas Tech OU ASU ENMU UT Austin UMBC New Mexico Tech UT Permian Basin West Texas A & M University| Arizona Christian University | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $176 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or NMSU?
- Arizona Christian University is 375.1% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Arizona Christian University than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($29,850.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Arizona Christian University ($10,407 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 6.6% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($11,252 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona Christian University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona Christian University students is 45.6% larger than aid received New Mexico State University Main Campus ($19,174 vs. $13,168)
Arizona Christian University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Arizona Christian University (997) is 14 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Arizona Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Arizona Christian University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $5,900 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,500)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $22,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($176 vs. $232)
- More Arizona Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/