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UNM UTEP CU Boulder ASU Texas Tech Arizona Christian University Colorado School of Mines ENMU UT Austin UMBC ISU UT Permian Basin| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $176 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 1,689 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or NMSU?
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 22% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,664.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at New Mexico Tech than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($24,918.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than New Mexico Tech ($10,407 vs. $10,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 35% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,332 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than New Mexico State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 27.9% larger than aid received New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($13,168 vs. $10,293)
New Mexico Tech vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 208 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at NMSU (3.55)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
New Mexico Tech vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or NMSU? 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 NMSU and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at New Mexico Tech is the same as at New Mexico State University Main Campus (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $22,400 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,882 lower median federal student loan debt than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($17,118 vs. $20,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than New Mexico Tech graduates. ($176 vs. $206)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/