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UTEP UTSA Western New Mexico University Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Texas Woman's University NMSU Lamar University UNM Angelo State UT Tyler| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $141 |
Diversity |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 5,106 students)
ENMU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 56.8% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.8% higher at UT Permian Basin than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($18,817.00 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 UT Permian Basin ($8,702 vs. $10,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 30.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($8,170 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 27.2% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($11,092 vs. $8,719)
ENMU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 18 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming ENMU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than ENMU (27.6%)
ENMU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and ENMU.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $17,200 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $33,800)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $612 lower median federal student loan debt than ENMU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $14,267)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than ENMU graduates. ($141 vs. $147)
- More UT Permian Basin 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/