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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU CU Boulder ASU Texas Tech WPI Baruch Colorado School of Mines UNM| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,332 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,429 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,220 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 908 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 718 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 90.8% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at New Mexico Tech than Penn State York ($24,918.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- 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 York ($10,429 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 55.8% lower than costs at Penn State York ($8,332 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Penn State York (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 22% larger than aid received Penn State York ($10,293 vs. $8,440)
New Mexico Tech vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 141 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than New Mexico Tech (74.4%)
New Mexico Tech vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech or Penn State York? 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 York and New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at New Mexico Tech is higher than Penn State York (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $6,500 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/