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CU Boulder UT Austin Cal Poly South Dakota School of Mines and Technology DU Colorado State UW-Seattle CU Denver Wisconsin USAFA Illinois Michigan| Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Golden, CO | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,403 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mines.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,520 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,600 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,110 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,614 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,886 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 6,314 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1488 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Colorado School of Mines | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado School of Mines is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (7,403 students vs. 1,689 students)
Colorado School of Mines vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado School of Mines or New Mexico Tech?
- Colorado School of Mines is 128.6% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Colorado School of Mines than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($39,600.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Colorado School of Mines ($10,429 vs. $29,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 93.4% lower than costs at Colorado School of Mines ($8,332 vs. $16,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Colorado School of Mines (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado School of Mines students is 3.1% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($10,614 vs. $10,293)
Colorado School of Mines vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado School of Mines or New Mexico Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Tech or Colorado School of Mines .
- The average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines (1339) is 148 points higher than at New Mexico Tech (1191)
- Incoming Colorado School of Mines students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at New Mexico Tech (26)
- Accepted freshman Colorado School of Mines students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- New Mexico Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Colorado School of Mines (58%)
Colorado School of Mines vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado School of Mines or New Mexico Tech? 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 Tech and Colorado School of Mines.
- The graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Colorado School of Mines earn on average $28,700 more per year than New Mexico Tech graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $61,800)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Colorado School of Mines graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Tech students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/