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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Western New Mexico University Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Texas Woman's University NMSU| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | RIC | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
ENMU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ENMU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $219 |
Diversity |
ENMU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ENMU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 5,106 students)
ENMU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 126.1% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.2% higher at RIC than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($25,014.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than RIC ($8,702 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 64.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,170 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 15.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,719 vs. $7,537)
ENMU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (947) is 34 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming ENMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than ENMU (27.6%)
ENMU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or RIC? 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 RIC and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $8,200 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,933 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($14,267 vs. $21,200)
- ENMU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($147 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/