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UNM UTEP Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS CU Denver Arizona Christian University Texas Tech University of Northern Colorado Colorado State ASU ENMU West Texas A & M University| Colorado State University Pueblo | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $176 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 6,617 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or NMSU?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 6.2% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($6,670.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at NMSU than Colorado State University Pueblo ($23,407.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than CSU-Pueblo ($10,407 vs. $13,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 0.3% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($11,220 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than New Mexico State University Main Campus (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 23.7% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($13,168 vs. $10,649)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 13 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than NMSU (78%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $400 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,000)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,632 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($17,118 vs. $19,750)
- NMSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($176 vs. $204)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/