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UCO-Central Western New Mexico University Texas Woman's University NMSU MACU UNM UT Permian Basin| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | SNU | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
ENMU | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | - | ||
| Admitted | 472 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ENMU | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $193 |
Diversity |
ENMU | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ENMU | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 1,507 students)
ENMU vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 543.8% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.3% higher at SNU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($27,000.00 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 SNU ($8,702 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 3.4% lower than costs at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($7,900 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 128.8% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($19,948 vs. $8,719)
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or ENMU .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at ENMU (3.23)
ENMU vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or SNU? 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 SNU and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $19,000 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,483 lower median federal student loan debt than SNU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $18,750)
- ENMU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SNU graduates. ($147 vs. $193)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/