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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 3,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $4,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $213 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 23% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Western New Mexico University | ||
| 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
- Grambling State University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 3,378 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Western New Mexico University?
- Grambling State University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Western New Mexico University than Grambling State University ($11,400.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than GSU- Grambling ($10,676 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 0.5% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,940 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Western New Mexico University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New Mexico University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($8,967 vs. $8,442)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or GSU- Grambling .
- Accepted freshman GSU- Grambling students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
GSU- Grambling vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or Western New Mexico University? 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 Western New Mexico University and GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Western New Mexico University (27% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Western New Mexico University earn on average $3,200 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $32,400)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $17,311 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($20,686 vs. $37,997)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($213 vs. $392)
- More Western New Mexico University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/