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Western State Colorado University Colorado Mesa CU Boulder ASU Texas Tech Colorado State Colorado School of Mines UNM UCCS Adams State College University of Northern Colorado CSU-Pueblo| Fort Lewis College | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FLC | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Lewis College is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (3,400 students vs. 1,689 students)
FLC vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or New Mexico Tech?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 6.4% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at New Mexico Tech than Fort Lewis College ($24,918.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than FLC ($10,429 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 50.7% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($8,332 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Fort Lewis College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 38.1% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($14,215 vs. $10,293)
FLC vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or New Mexico Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Tech or FLC .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 179 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
FLC vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or New Mexico Tech? 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 New Mexico Tech and FLC.
- The graduation rate at New Mexico Tech is higher than Fort Lewis College (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $22,800 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/