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WVU CU Boulder ASU Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines UNM Allegheny College Ithaca College Alvernia University Penn State Beaver St John's Juniata College| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $277 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 363 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 80.4% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at New Mexico Tech than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($24,918.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,429 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 47.1% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($8,332 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Penn State Greater Allegheny (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 0.2% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,293 vs. $10,269)
New Mexico Tech vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 248 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
New Mexico Tech vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $6,500 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $55,300)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $6,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/