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Overview |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | iaia.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $4,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $4,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $11,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $13,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $9,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 82 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | 74.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | |||
| 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 24, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | N/A |
Diversity |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 46% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is larger than than Institute of American Indian Arts based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 868 students)
ENMU vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or Institute of American Indian Arts?
- Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture is 17.5% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($4,926.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at ENMU than Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($6,174.00 vs. $4,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Institute of American Indian Arts ($8,702 vs. $13,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 45.3% lower than costs at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($8,170 vs. $11,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus as Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture students is 3.5% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($9,025 vs. $8,719)
ENMU vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or Institute of American Indian Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Institute of American Indian Arts or ENMU .
- Institute of American Indian Arts has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than ENMU (27.6%)
ENMU vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or Institute of American Indian Arts? 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 Institute of American Indian Arts and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at Institute of American Indian Arts is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (30% vs. 24%)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Institute of American Indian Arts students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/