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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
Academics |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $206 |
Diversity |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ISU | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 1,689 students)
ISU vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or New Mexico Tech?
- Iowa State University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at ISU than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($25,162.00 vs. $24,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than ISU ($10,429 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 12.3% lower than costs at Iowa State University ($8,332 vs. $9,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Iowa State University (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($11,043 vs. $10,293)
ISU vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 49 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
ISU vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $8,100 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $53,700)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $3,868 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,868)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($206 vs. $246)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/