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CU Boulder ASU Texas Tech MSU UW Colorado School of Mines UNM Boise State Idaho Carroll College NMSU ISU| Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Location | Butte, MT | Socorro, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtech.edu | nmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,878 | $7,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,415 | $24,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,741 | $8,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,045 | $10,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,917 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,757 | 1,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,572 | 908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 33.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $206 |
Diversity |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | New Mexico Tech | ||
| 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
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is larger than than Montana Tech of the University of Montana based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 1,625 students)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. New Mexico Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or New Mexico Tech?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Montana Tech of the University of Montana for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $5,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at New Mexico Tech than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($24,918.00 vs. $21,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($10,429 vs. $16,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 28.9% lower than costs at Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($8,332 vs. $10,741)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Montana Tech of the University of Montana as New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 74% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($10,293 vs. $5,917)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. New Mexico Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montana Tech of the University of Montana 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 46 points higher than at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (25)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (3.5)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. New Mexico Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana Tech of the University of Montana 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at New Mexico Tech is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $11,400 more per year than Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $50,400)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,000 vs. $20,000)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($206 vs. $206)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana Tech of the University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/