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Overview |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Las Vegas, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | nmhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $9,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $13,002 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $134 |
Diversity |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 56% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU | New Mexico Highlands 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
- New Mexico Highlands University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,677 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. New Mexico Highlands University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or New Mexico Highlands University?
- Chicago State University is 60.1% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Highlands University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at New Mexico Highlands University than Chicago State University ($9,630.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than New Mexico Highlands University ($6,446 vs. $10,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Highlands University are 48.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,302 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 74.8% larger than aid received New Mexico Highlands University ($15,891 vs. $9,093)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or New Mexico Highlands University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Highlands University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Highlands University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. New Mexico Highlands University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is the same as at New Mexico Highlands University (21% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than New Mexico Highlands University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,300)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $18,248 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($13,002 vs. $31,250)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($134 vs. $323)
- More New Mexico Highlands University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/