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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU NAU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Northern New Mexico College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Espanola, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | nnmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,329 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $8,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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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 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $93 |
Diversity |
CSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Northern New Mexico College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,154 students)
CSU vs. Northern New Mexico College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Northern New Mexico College?
- Chicago State University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Northern New Mexico College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Northern New Mexico College than Chicago State University ($14,329.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Northern New Mexico College ($6,446 vs. $8,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern New Mexico College are 10% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,540 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern New Mexico College than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 118.7% larger than aid received Northern New Mexico College ($15,891 vs. $7,267)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Northern New Mexico College (2.63)
CSU vs. Northern New Mexico College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is higher than Chicago State University (100% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Northern New Mexico College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,100)
- Northern New Mexico College students graduate with a $22,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $31,250)
- Northern New Mexico College graduates are paying $230 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($93 vs. $323)
- More Northern New Mexico College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/